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Sherman decided to liberate Atlanta in order to raise Northern morale in the run-up to the General Election of 1864, which Lincoln feared he would lose.
Atlanta had not been a primary military objective - Grant had stressed that he wanted to destroy armies, not occupy famous place-names. But Sherman did not think he could destroy the Army of Tennessee while his long supply-line was so vulnerable. So the capture of Atlanta was a substitute victory.
It was at this point that Sherman decided on his new strategy of punitive raids on farms and railroads. Moving off on his March to the Sea, he left Atlanta in flames.
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Who was credited with the destruction of Atlanta during the Civil War?
Union General William T. Sherman was credited with the destruction of Atlanta during the Civil War.
Did Atlanta burn during the Civil war?
what year
What battle of the civil war began shermans burning of georgia?
The Battle of Atlanta.
Who was the union leader at Atlanta during the civil war?
Sherman commanded the Union troops that captured Atlanta in September 1864.
Name 3 Southern Cities that were destroyed in the civil war?
Atlanta Georgia And columbia
Who was credited with the destruction of Atlanta during the Civil War?
Union General William T. Sherman was credited with the destruction of Atlanta during the Civil War.
Did Atlanta burn during the Civil war?
what year
How long was the battle of atlanta?
The Battle of Atlanta from the Civil War lasted six weeks.
Was Orvil Lynch Grant mayor of Atlanta Ga?
post civil war mayor of atlanta
When was the Battle of Atlanta in civil war?
July 22, 1864
What was the capitol of southern states during civil war?
Atlanta
What cities fell during the civil war?
atlanta Georgia
What was the significance of Sherman's march?
to end the civil war
Civil war general who captured atlanta?
William T. Sherman
What are the release dates for The Great Battles of the Civil War - 1994 Battles for Atlanta 3-7?
The Great Battles of the Civil War - 1994 Battles for Atlanta 3-7 was released on: USA: 1994
Significance of fort Sumter?
It was the first battle of the Civil War.
What battle of the civil war began shermans burning of georgia?
The Battle of Atlanta.
