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Sherman.
But he didn't take control of Grant's army. Grant concentrated all his forces into two armies, and gave one of them to Sherman, ordering him to destroy the Army of Tennessee. Taking Atlanta was not a major objective.
When he failed to destroy that army, Sherman opted for the capture of Atlanta instead, because it would sound like big news in the North and help Lincoln win the election.
After that, of course, he devised an entirely new strategy - the March to the Sea.
What else can I help you with?
Who took control of grants army after grant's advancement and eventually took Atlanta in September of 1864?
William Tecumseh Sherman
Who took control of grant's army after grant's advancement and eventually took Atlanta in September of 1864?
William Tecumseh Sherman
Who took over the union army after Ulysses S Grants advancement?
George Baker
When did the Campaign of Wilderness begin?
The Wilderness (Overland) Campaign began on May 4, 1864 and the first major clash between Grants Army of the Potomac and Lee's Army of Northern Virginia occurred May 5-6 1864.
When was Army of the James created?
Army of the James was created in 1864.
What advantages did grants army have over Lee's army?
He was determination to do what he had to do
What year did Ulysses S. Grant gain control of the Union army?
March 1864 - at last! Lincoln said "I can't spare this man. He fights."
Did Grants army walk to Chattanooga?
yes
Who took over the Union army in 1864?
Grant
What was the grants plan to end the civil war?
Grants plan was to give Lee's army 25,000 meals.
When was XXIV Corps - Union Army - created?
XXIV Corps - Union Army - was created in 1864.
In may of 1864 general grant ordered general sherman to march his army out of chattanooga into-?
In may of 1864 general grant ordered general sherman to march his army out of chattanooga into Georgia.
