William T. Sherman issues directives for Federal troops to seize abandoned land along the Atlantic coast and redistribute it to newly freed slaves. These become the most radical military orders of the war.
Tag: Georgia Campaign
The End of the March to the Sea
William T. Sherman’s Federals occupy Savannah, Georgia, marking the end of their 285-mile march to the sea. Amidst celebrations, concerns arise regarding Sherman’s treatment of escaped slaves.
The Fall of Savannah
William T. Sherman’s Federals complete their devastating march to the sea by capturing the vital Confederate port city of Savannah, Georgia.
Confederates Evacuate Savannah
William Hardee, commanding the small Confederate force defending Savannah on the Atlantic coast, issues orders for his troops to evacuate the city in the face of overwhelming Federal numbers.
Savannah is Doomed
William T. Sherman’s Federal armies assume attack positions outside Savannah, hoping to capture this vital port city on the Atlantic coast and complete their march to the sea.
Federals Target Savannah
The capture of Fort McAllister gives William T. Sherman’s Federals an unlimited supply line via the ocean and enables them to shift their focus to the key city of Savannah.