Because Sherman had managed to keep Bedford Forrest occupied in Tennessee, and unable to cut his supply-lines, to try and pull him back from Atlanta.
The newly-appointed Confederate commander in Atlanta, John Hood, failed in his attacks on the two widely-separated Union armies, and escaped into the mountains, leaving Sherman to occupy the city. This gave a major boost to Lincoln in his election campaign.
The Union
The Union.
Shiloh Antietam Gettysburg Vicksburg Chattanooga Atlanta
The Union forces, representing the North, won the Battle of Atlanta, which took place in July 1864 during the American Civil War. This victory was significant as it secured a crucial supply line for the Union and boosted Northern morale. General William Tecumseh Sherman led the Union troops, ultimately leading to the fall of Atlanta, which was a strategic and symbolic blow to the Confederacy.
The Battle of Georgia, often referring to the broader context of the Civil War battles in that state, saw significant victories for the Union forces, particularly during the Atlanta Campaign. General William Tecumseh Sherman led Union troops to capture Atlanta in September 1864, which was a strategic win for the North. This victory also boosted Northern morale and contributed to President Abraham Lincoln's reelection. Ultimately, the Union's success in Georgia was a crucial part of their overall strategy to defeat the Confederacy.
Because they wanted to.
Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, The Wilderness…
The union won that battle.
The Union
The Union
Atlanta would be taken over if the Union had lost.
Win a battle on union soil.
The Union.
The Battle of Atlanta, part of the American Civil War, occurred on July 22, 1864. The result of the battle was a victory for the Union.
Lee was a confederate so he didn't win any battle for the union.
The union had won the battle of Atlanta.
The battle of Shiloh was important because Tennessee secede from the union