Leading elements of William T. Sherman’s Federal forces begin crossing the Chattahoochee River and getting ever closer to the vital railroad and industrial city of Atlanta.
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The Battle of Kolb’s Farm
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.
Revolting Cruelties and Barbarities
The Lincoln administration tries to address the troubling divisions in Missouri with a reorganization designed to help both militarily and politically.
The Burnt District
Thomas Ewing, commanding the Federal District of the Border between Missouri and Kansas, issues repressive orders that threaten to escalate the bitter partisan war in the region even further.
A Busted Army in Arkansas
Following the Battle of Prairie Grove, Federals led by James G. Blunt begin a hard march through the Boston Mountains in an effort to conquer northwestern Arkansas.
Moving Toward Battle in Northwestern Arkansas
A Federal division isolated in northwestern Arkansas becomes prey to Confederates poised to not only wipe the Federals out of the state but to reenter Missouri as well.