By this time, William T. Sherman’s Federal armies are moving directly toward the South Carolina capital of Columbia.
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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.
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 Fall of Vicksburg: Aftermath
Federal occupation forces complete the parole process at Vicksburg, establish medical relief, and regulate slave relations as news of the city’s capture reaches Washington.