William T. Sherman carries out his plans to advance his Federal forces from Atlanta to the sea. This includes destroying anything useful to the Confederacy and cutting all communications with the North.
Tag: Atlanta Campaign
The Atlanta Evacuation
William T. Sherman, commanding the Federal armies now occupying Atlanta, makes the controversial decision to force all residents out of their city. This “total war” policy, which includes targeting civilians, makes Sherman the most hated man in the South.
The Fall of Atlanta: Aftermath
William T. Sherman’s three Federal armies regroup after capturing Atlanta, which allows John Bell Hood’s Confederate Army of Tennessee to escape to fight another day.
The Fall of Atlanta
William T. Sherman receives official confirmation that his Federals have captured the vital industrial and railroad city of Atlanta. The loss of this key industrial city greatly demoralizes the South and emboldens the Republicans in the upcoming northern elections.
The Battle of Jonesboro
Federal and Confederate forces clash south of Atlanta as the Federals seek to cut the last Confederate supply line into the city.
Atlanta: Sherman’s Armies Start Moving
William T. Sherman’s Federals begin a major (and risky) movement to the west and south of Atlanta to cut the supply lines leading into the city and starve the Confederate Army of Tennessee into submission.