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Union General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea stands out in US Civil War history because of the brutality Sherman's troops caused in their march from Atlanta Georgia to Savannah, Georgia. Savannah was a seaport town and the idea was for Sherman to hook up with the US Navy and capture Savannah. This was done. However, the actual "March" was controversial in that Sherman brought civilians into the fray by destroying and looting anything they believed would help the Union's efforts to end the rebellion.

Some historians support Sherman's policies, however, his own memoirs include his own statements that display his revenge towards the South. This was not just his "Civil War " face. After the war, his brutal tactics against American Native Tribes is well known.

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What season was it during the shermans march to the sea?

November and December (1864)


How did shermans march end?

General Sherman's "March To The Sea" concluded in Savannah, Georgia on December 21st, 1864 when the Mayor of Savannah, Dr Richard Arnold, surrendered to General John Geary in return for a promise of safety from the same fate as that which occurred during Sherman's infamous march through Atlanta.


What did general Sherman do to the south that helped win the war?

sherman went throught the south on a raid that was known as "shermans" march


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

March to Sea


What happened during general shermans march to the sea?

Destruction of the farms and railroads of Georgia, to help starve the Confederates in the field. When news of the march reached Lee's army in Virginia, many Georgia-born troops felt they were needed at home, and deserted in large numbers. The march ended with the liberation of the blockade-runners' port of Savannah.


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


Did slaves try to join General sherman's army during his march to the sea?

Yes,slaves did join his army.They joined his army because when they got freed they didnt no where to go so they joined Shermans army.


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

Savannah


City at the end of shermans march to the sea?

savannah


Where did shermans march to sea go?

From Atlanta to Savannah