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General William Tecumseh Sherman did not burn Savannah during his "March to the Sea" in December 1864 primarily because he sought to spare the city due to its strategic importance and value as a port. Additionally, he aimed to use Savannah as a base for further military operations and believed that preserving the city would facilitate a smoother transition of control. Sherman's overall strategy was to instill fear in the Confederacy while minimizing unnecessary destruction in areas that could serve the Union's logistical needs.

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