William T. Sherman’s Federals continue their devastating northward march and approach the North Carolina state line by month’s end.
Tag: South Carolina Campaign
The Fall of Charleston
City officials surrender Charleston, South Carolina, to Federal forces this morning. The city’s devastation symbolizes the Confederacy’s struggle.
The Fall of Columbia
William T. Sherman’s Federals capture the South Carolina capital of Columbia. The city endures the worst destruction inflicted on any city during the war.
South Carolina: Federals Cross the Congaree
By this time, William T. Sherman’s Federal armies are moving directly toward the South Carolina capital of Columbia.
South Carolina: Federals Destroy Orangeburg
By this time, Major-General William T. Sherman’s Federals had wrecked the South Carolina Railroad, cutting the connection between the Confederate garrisons at Augusta and Charleston.
South Carolina: Sherman’s Entire Force Arrives
William T. Sherman’s two Federal armies are now entirely in South Carolina. Despite difficulties traversing obstacles, the Federals push on against what remains of a Confederate resistance.