Some of Bragg's subordinate generals were frustrated at what they perceived to be his lack of willingness to exploit the victory by pursuing the Union army toward Chattanooga and destroying it.
Nogle af Bragg's underordnede generaler var frustrerede over, hvad de opfattede som hans manglende villighed til at udnytte sejren ved at drive unionshæren ud af Chattanooga og forfølge den.