Discover the captivating battlefield stories of yesteryear at these destinations around the world
By Pamela Chow
Photo: Everett Historical / Shutterstock.com
The world is a beautiful place, but it’s not without its grim pasts.
We take a look at some of the most significant war sites around the world, and remember their stories, heroic battles and explore why you should visit them.
Lookout Mountain Battlefield offers sweeping views of the National Military Park, where you can trace the routes taken by armies during the Civil War. (Photo: Shutterstock)
USA: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
For those who’d like to see the bigger picture, this park in Fort Oglethorpe in Tennessee offers up a breathtaking view that also holds great significance to the country.
From the pinnacle of Lookout Mountain, you can gaze over the rolling hills to trace the movements of armies during two major battles of the Civil War: the Battle of Chickamauga and the Chattanooga Campaign in 1863.
The Battle of Chickamauga resulted in the second-highest loss in any battle in the Civil War, with the total casualty count at about 34,500. This was shortly followed by the Chattanooga Campaign, which eliminated the last significant Confederate control of Tennessee and resulted in Union victory.
In this 2,145ha area, Lookout Mountain is a must-visit for its historic treasures and sweeping view of the park. The scuffle on its slopes was nicknamed the “Battle Above the Clouds”, and you can spot artist James Walker’s massive painting of this struggle on display in the visitors’ centre.
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