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When General William T. Sherman marched his union troops through Georgia to the sea was it clear?

...the Confederacy was unable to defend itself, and that Union victory was inevitable.


What advantage did Union General Sherman have over Confederate General Johnston in the Georgia campaign of 1864?

General Sherman began his campaign into Georgia with 100,000 troops. His Confederate opponent, General Joseph Johnston commanded only 50,000 troops.


What did General Sherman do when he marched through the south?

General William Tecumseh Sherman led his famous "March to the Sea" during the American Civil War in late 1864, where he and his troops marched from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. His campaign aimed to disrupt the Confederacy's war effort by destroying infrastructure, supply lines, and civilian property. Sherman's strategy of total war aimed to demoralize the Southern population and hasten the end of the conflict. His actions significantly contributed to the Union's victory, but also left a lasting legacy of devastation in the South.


How large were Union General Sherman's troops as he began his drive to Atlanta in May of 1864?

Union General had an army of 100,000 troops on May 7, 1864 as he prepared for his drive to capture Atlanta, Georgia.


What was a cause of the battles Lexington and concord?

In most colonies, Minute-Men were being trained. General Thomas Gage heard about some potential weapons in Concord, and marched British troops up to Concord from Boston to try and get rid of the weapons.

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When General William T Sherman marched his Union troops through Georgia to the sea it was clear that?

...the Confederacy was unable to defend itself, and that Union victory was inevitable.


When General William T. Sherman marched his union troops through Georgia to the sea was it clear?

...the Confederacy was unable to defend itself, and that Union victory was inevitable.


What union general marched in troops to the sea destroying everything on the way?

General William T. Sherman


Who marched untrained troops into Manassas junction?

General Irvin McDowell who lost the battle


What did Sherman's troops burn when they marched from Georgia to the Atlantic Coast?

They destroyed anything that might be of use to the enemy that was in their path.


Who marched through Georgia during the civil war with 60000 union troops?

William T. Sherman. Some complained that he didn't need anything like that number of men, who were badly needed at Nashville. But Sherman was very nervous about his new and untried idea of Total War, and felt he needed all the men he could assemble.


What General Marched 35000 Troops Into Virginia Near Manassas Junction?

Union Major General Irvin McDowell, on the morning of July 21, 1861.


What advantage did Union General Sherman have over Confederate General Johnston in the Georgia campaign of 1864?

General Sherman began his campaign into Georgia with 100,000 troops. His Confederate opponent, General Joseph Johnston commanded only 50,000 troops.


Who led troops across Georgia to capture Atlanta?

General William T. Sherman.


How large were Union General Sherman's troops as he began his drive to Atlanta in May of 1864?

Union General had an army of 100,000 troops on May 7, 1864 as he prepared for his drive to capture Atlanta, Georgia.


How did the civil war troops travel to battles?

Marched or rode in wagons.


Why did Alexander attempt to cross a desert?

He was cranky with his troops for refusing to help him to attack India, and on the way home marched them through the Gedrosian Desert to inflict a lesson on them.