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Atlanta: The Federal Wheel Starts Turning
July 27, 1864 – Major General William T. Sherman prepared to move his three armies around the west and south of Atlanta to try wresting
The Battle of Kolb’s Farm
June 22, 1864 – As Major General William T. Sherman continued advancing through Georgia, Confederates on General Joseph E. Johnston’s left flank attacked a portion
Georgia: Johnston Compacts His Line
June 14, 1864 – Federal forces killed a prominent Confederate commander, General Joseph E. Johnston contracted his Confederate line, and Major General William T. Sherman
The Battle of New Hope Church
May 25, 1864 – Major General William T. Sherman’s Federals and General Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates clashed northeast of Dallas, Georgia, as Sherman tried maneuvering
The Battle of Resaca
May 14, 1864 – The armies of Major General William T. Sherman and General Joseph E. Johnston clashed in northern Georgia, as Sherman still looked