Northern Name for Battle: Resaca Southern Name for Battle: Resaca Location of Battle: Gordon, and Whitman County, Georgia Date of Battle: September 17, 1862 Northern Commander: Sherman Southern Commander: J.E.Johnston Winner: Tie Northern Troops Involved: 98,787 Southern Troops Involved: 45,000 Northern Casualties: 2,747 Southern Casualties: 2,800 Interesting Facts: Johnston knew he couldn't win the battle, but he still made sure the Union forces had more casualties in the end.