Sherman expelled most of the population and burned down all buildings of military importance - but in fact burned down most of the city.
It became a well-fortified Union garrison.
The Union army under William T. Sherman.
George Thomas at Chattanooga. William T. Sherman at Atlanta.
At the Battle of Atlanta, the Union Army had 3,641 causalities and losses. The Confederacy Army had 5,500 casualties and loses at the battle on July 22, 1864.
William T. Sherman.
The Army of Tennessee, commanded by John B. Hood
The fledgling Continental Army took a powder and the British occupied NY.
Union General had an army of 100,000 troops on May 7, 1864 as he prepared for his drive to capture Atlanta, Georgia.
It took over two months
why are u using this...... a lot of people are wrong but its baltimore :)
The Union Army won the Battle of Chattanooga. The victory opened the gate for the invasion of Georgia and the campaign for the conquest of Atlanta.
Shiloh Antietam Vicksburg Gettysburg 2nd Chattanooga Atlanta Petersburg
The Battle of Atlanta, part of the American Civil War, occurred on July 22, 1864. The result of the battle was a victory for the Union.