Exploring the most important 55 months in American history
William T. Sherman’s Federals move northeast to reconnect to their railroad supply line, while Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates fall back to strong defensive positions in the mountains separating Sherman from Atlanta. From there, Sherman looks to sidestep Johnston once more.
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.
William T. Sherman’s Federals advance on Dallas but are unexpectedly blocked by Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates at a Methodist meetinghouse northeast of the town.
William T. Sherman’s Federals continue pushing back Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates. Johnston strengthens his positions near Allatoona, but he is unaware that Sherman intends to sidestep him by moving on Dallas to the southwest.
Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederate Army of Tennessee establishes positions around Adairsville after retreating southward from Resaca. But he soon finds this position untenable and is forced to fall back closer to the Etowah River.
William T. Sherman’s Federals and Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates clash in northern Georgia, resulting in heavy casualties for both sides. Sherman still looks to slide around Johnston’s flank.