As William T. Sherman’s Federals continue advancing through Georgia, Confederates on Joseph E. Johnston’s left flank attack a portion of Sherman’s force near Marietta, Georgia.
Tag: Atlanta Campaign
Georgia: Johnston Compacts His Line
William T. Sherman’s Federals attempt to maneuver around the strong defenses of Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates near Marietta, Georgia. Federal forces kill a prominent Confederate commander, Johnston contracts his Confederate line, and Sherman tries moving southeast around Johnston’s left.
Georgia: Sherman Reconnects to the Railroad
William T. Sherman’s Federals move northeast to reconnect to their railroad supply line, while Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates fall back to strong defensive positions in the mountains separating Sherman from Atlanta. From there, Sherman looks to sidestep Johnston once more.
Battles at Pickett’s Mill and Dallas
Federals and Confederates continue fighting in Georgia, as William T. Sherman tries turning the Confederates’ right flank and secure access to the vital Western & Atlantic Railroad.
The Battle of New Hope Church
William T. Sherman’s Federals advance on Dallas but are unexpectedly blocked by Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates at a Methodist meetinghouse northeast of the town.
Georgia: Confederates Hold Allatoona
William T. Sherman’s Federals continue pushing back Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates. Johnston strengthens his positions near Allatoona, but he is unaware that Sherman intends to sidestep him by moving on Dallas to the southwest.