Campaign in Savannah
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Slavery, Slaves, Cities, Urbanization, American Civil War, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: American Civil War & Reconstruction Era (1856-1877)
- Geographical Location: Georgia
- Date: December 9-21, 1864
Article abstract: Type of action: Campaign in the American Civil War. Result: Sherman eventually captured Savannah, the state’s largest city and a major port.
The forces of Confederate general John Bell Hood had been driven back into northern Alabama. General William T. Sherman, no longer fearing opposition from the enemy, planned his March to the Sea Campaign after occupying Atlanta. His main goal was to continue operations in Georgia and capture Savannah. To achieve this objective, Sherman marched his troops 285 miles. As they marched, they destroyed anything...
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