The area commander was William T. Sherman. The commander of the whole army was Ulysses S. Grant.
Magor General George Stoneman, US Calvary
Major General William Tecumseh Sherman.
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The main city captured by Sherman was Atlanta.
Union General William T. Sherman was unfairly criticized when he captured Atlanta, Georgia. This was because he ordered the immediate evacuation of all civilians form the city. Sherman's response was in line with the humane side of himself. As he was sure that Confederate General John B. Hood would attack Sherman's forces in Atlanta, he responded that it would be better to not fight a battle in Atlanta and endanger the citizens there. This was a proper decision that he made at the time.
On April 2, 1865 three Union divisions under the leadership of Major General James H. Wilson captured Selma, Alabama. Despite the efforts of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, the Union prevailed.
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Sherman was the union general in Atlanta.
Union General William T. Sherman was in charge of three armies that forced Confederate forced troops out of Atlanta, leaving the city with no choice but to surrender on September 2, 1864.Three capable Union generals are listed in the Order of Battle during the Atlanta campaign. The three armies totaled approximately 120,000 troops.Army of the Cumberland led by General ThomasArmy of the The Ohio led by General ScofieldArmy of the Tennessee led by General McPherson ( McPherson was killed at Peachtree Creek and replaced by General Logan)
Sherman commanded the Union troops that captured Atlanta in September 1864.
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Union General William Tecumseh Sherman
General Sherman Captured Atlanta.
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