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Why Sherman had no intent of attacking hood what was his intent?
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Who Sherman was afraid of what confederate officer attacking his supply?
hood (New respondent) Perhaps more specifically, Bedford Forrest.
What were sherman plans against hood?
Sherman knew that Hood was an aggressive commander and could be lured into making an attack on the Union position.
Who defended Atlanta during the civil war?
The Army of Tennessee under the newly-promoted John Hood. That army escaped into the mountains when Sherman entered the city, and Sherman only briefly attempted to pursue it. He was starting to work out his new strategy of attacking the infrastructure that supported the Confederate armies. This resulted in the March to the Sea in November-December 1864.
Sherman was afraid of what confederate officer attacking his supply lines?
Bedfore Forrest
What was Buford's commander's intent?
He wanted to hold off the Union from attacking their left flank.
Who was the general of the south in the battle of Atlanta?
William Sherman Sherman was the Northern General. Hood replaced Johnston for the South.
Who was a confederate general who was unable to stop general Sherman in Atlanta?
John Bell Hood
Where did Sherman 's march to sea start?
It started in Atlanta, where Sherman had allowed his men to rest, while he planned this entirely new form of combat, attacking the civilian infrastructure that supported the Confederate armies.
When was Randall Hood born?
Randall Hood was born on August 6, 1928, in New York, USA.
What people were involved in the Atlanta campaign?
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.
What was the first offensive operation of Confederate General John Bell Hood after taking command of the Army of Tennessee?
Shortly after General John Bell Hood took command of the Army of Tennessee, Union Major General Sherman began a strong push towards Atlanta. Hood was hoping to catch Sherman off-guard in his pursuit of Atlanta. Union General Thomas led one of Sherman's three armies in Georgia and Hood attacked Thomas. A fierce battle ensued and the Battle of Peachtree Creek resulted in a Union victory.
Who were generals of Atlanta campaign?
William T. Sherman and James B. Hood were general in the battle of Atlanta.
