A new strategy of attacking the civilian infrastructure that supported the Confederate armies in the field. By destroying farms and railroads, Sherman could deprive the troops of food and supplies, while also punishing the Georgians for seceding from the Union.
It shortened the war by months, at almost nil casualties.
After the Battle of Atlanta, Gen Sherman began his march from there and advanced across Georgia and ended at Savannah. He then turned north and marched through South Carolina and into North Carolina.
Sherman's March to the Sea
1864
savannah
Sherman's March, from Atlanta to Savannah, took place over about six weeks in the Autumn of 1864. It was not just a single day's event.
Georgia
After the Battle of Atlanta, Gen Sherman began his march from there and advanced across Georgia and ended at Savannah. He then turned north and marched through South Carolina and into North Carolina.
March to Sea
Sherman's March to the Sea
Savannah
1864
From Atlanta to Savannah
no one
Savannah
savannah
Georgia
yes