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Because he was worried about his long and vulnerable supply-line, and believed that he would not be able to pursue and destroy the Army of Tennessee in difficult mountain country, as Grant wanted.

If he turned South-East and conducted a punitive raid on the Georgia farmland, ending with the liberation of Savannah, he would be able to live off the land.

This March to the Sea shortened the war by months at almost nil casualties.

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What state did shermans march to sea take place in?

Georgia


Where did shermans march to sea take place?

After the Battle of Atlanta, Gen Sherman began his march from there and advanced across Georgia and ended at Savannah. He then turned north and marched through South Carolina and into North Carolina.


What was the name of shermans trip through the cofederate territory known as shermans?

March to Sea


Shermans march to Savannah was called?

Sherman's March to the Sea


What was the end of shermans march to the sea?

Savannah


What year was shermans march to the sea?

1864


Where did shermans march to sea go?

From Atlanta to Savannah


Did anyone die on the shermans march of the sea?

no one


What was the city at the end of shermans march the sea?

Savannah


City at the end of shermans march to the sea?

savannah


What state did shermans march to the sea occur?

Georgia


Was there any missing soldiers after the shermans march?

yes