As William T. Sherman’s Federals continue bombarding Atlanta and maneuvering to cut off the city’s lines of supply, a fight breaks out southwest of Atlanta.
Tag: Atlanta Campaign
The Stoneman-McCook Debacle
William T. Sherman dispatches two cavalry forces to ride around opposite sides of Atlanta and cut the last supply line running in and out of the city. This raid becomes one of the biggest cavalry disasters of the war.
The Battle of Atlanta
John Bell Hood aims to defend Atlanta by isolating and destroying William T. Sherman’s three Federal armies in detail. The fighting that ensues results in the heaviest number of casualties sustained in this campaign.
Atlanta: Federals Capture Bald Hill
John Bell Hood, leading the Confederate Army of Tennessee, plans to attack William T. Sherman’s Federal army east of Atlanta while holding his two Federal armies to the northeast and the north at bay. Meanwhile, Federals capture a key position overlooking Atlanta.
The Battle of Peachtree Creek
New Confederate commander John Bell Hood crafts a plan to prevent William T. Sherman’s Federals from approaching Atlanta, which involves attacking one of Sherman’s three armies while keeping the other two at bay.
Sherman Prepares to Move Again
William T. Sherman’s Federals cross the Chattahoochee River in preparation for attacking Atlanta. Learning that the Confederates are now led by John Bell Hood, the stage is set for a significant and decisive battle.