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Sherman was commander of the Union forces, which surrounded Atlanta, but did not manage to capture the Confederate army under John Hood, which escaped.
It was after this that Sherman decided on punitive raids on Georgia farms, instead of trying to pursue Hood's army.
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When did Atlanta Campaign happen?
Atlanta Campaign happened on 1864-09-02.
What was the date of the Atlanta campaign?
Atlanta Campaign - Date: May 7 - September 2, 1864
Where was the atlanta campaign located?
The Atlanta campaign wasn't exactly located anywhere. It mostly occurred in northwestern Georgia around the Atlanta area.
When did Atlanta get a campaign?
1864
Where was the campaign located?
The Atlanta campaign wasn't exactly located anywhere. It mostly occurred in northwestern Georgia around the Atlanta area.
What were the two major campaigns fought in Georgia during the civil war?
campaign of Atlanta and savannah.
Where was the battle of the atlanta campaign fought?
i am asking you dumb
How many battles took place in Georgia during the year of the Atlanta campaign and the Savannah campaign?
92
How did the Atlanta campaign lead to the war ending?
The Atlanta campaign led to the war ending because the union marched through several states and destroyed them all and then when they got to Atlanta they destroyed the railroad so no transports could get through
Who were generals of Atlanta campaign?
William T. Sherman and James B. Hood were general in the battle of Atlanta.
Why did he want to control the rail lines running through Atlanta Georgia during his Atlanta campaign?
prevent residency
Who lost the Atlanta campaign?
The Confederate (south) states lost the battle.
