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Moving east from Dallas, General William Tecumseh Sherman fought a complicated series of actions at Lost Mountain, Pine Mountain, Gilgal Church (or Gilgal Creek), Brushy Mountain, Noonday Creek, Ruff's Mill, Kolb's Farm, and finally, The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. These battles and skirmishes began on June 9th, 1864 and continued for approximately a month, ending after Joseph E. Johnston withdrew his forces to the east and south.

Of these battles only Kolb's Farm and The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain are protected by Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Although the armies only fought on two days, the battles are part of a complicated strategy that was, in essence, the start of the end game not only for the Atlanta Campaign, but The Civil War as well.

Contributing Editor Wayne Bengston offers "A Needless Waste of Lives", a strategic overview of the battles, then details Kolb's Farm on June 22, 1864. Randy Golden offers "The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain," the events of June 27, 1864.

While the national park protects the two major engagements field of battle, remnants of the other sites have suffered at the hands of developers. Preservationists have saved significant portions of some of these areas, but some of the original entrenchments are now destroyed. Local historic societies and associations have much work in front of them in the ongoing effort to save these important areas not covered by Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

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