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What Union general was killed in the US Civil War Battle of Atlanta?

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Union General James B. McPherson led the Army of the Tennessee in 1864. He was the commander of one of the three armies led by General Sherman. McPherson was killed in an assault led by Rebel forces under the command of General Hardee.

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