Sherman (Union) expected a battle in Savannah with the small Confederate army under Hardee. But that army escaped across the river into South Carolina, where Sherman would soon pursue it.
Having occupied Savannah, Sherman sent Lincoln a joke-telegram offering him the city as a Christmas present. It was the first time he''d been able to communicate with the Government for five weeks, as all the overland wires had been cut.
The Union Army.
Savannah was a critical Confederate port city during the Civil War, serving as a key supply line for the Confederacy. The Union's strategy of a full blockade aimed to cut off these supply routes, thereby crippling the Confederate economy and military capabilities. By blockading Savannah, the Union sought to prevent the transport of goods and troops, ultimately contributing to the weakening of the Confederate war effort. The successful capture of Savannah in December 1864 marked a significant victory for the Union, further tightening the blockade's efficacy.
The Union.
There was no battle of Savannah in the Civil War. Sherman was expecting one, but the small Confederate army escaped across the river.
The Union won the Civil War, which ended in 1865. This is evidenced by the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, the subsequent surrender of other Confederate forces, and the ratification of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. The Union's victory preserved the United States as one nation and led to significant social and political changes in the nation.
The Union Army.
Sherman's Union Army won the Battle of Savannah, at the end of the "March to the Sea".
Col. Charles H. Olmsted, of Savannah was a confederate -User:Sailstu.
There were several. New Orleans. Mobile. Savannah. Charleston.
The Confederates
The Union.
The city of Savannah was captured by Gen. William Sherman on December 21, 1864, after its evacuation by the Confederate garrison.
There was no battle of Savannah in the Civil War. Sherman was expecting one, but the small Confederate army escaped across the river.
The Battle of Bull Run was won by the Confederate Army.
William T. Sherman was the Union general that captured Savannah Georgia in December of 1864. As Confederate forces had evacuated the city to avoid capture, the mayor of Savannah surrendered to Sherman.
The Union, although both sides suffered heavy casualties.
The Confederate forces defeated the Union forces.