Atlanta was targeted by General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War for its strategic and logistical significance. As a crucial transportation hub and industrial center for the Confederacy, capturing Atlanta would disrupt supply lines and weaken Confederate military operations. Additionally, its fall was intended to boost Northern morale and demonstrate the effectiveness of Union military efforts. Sherman's campaign ultimately aimed to hasten the end of the war by crippling the Confederate war machine.
I think Sherman burned most of the buildings in the city.So i don't think there is only such a specific area in Atlanta.
The Burning of Atlanta was on July 21st, 1864- July 22nd, 1864. It was a two-day battle.
The March to the Sea
The capture of Atlanta, Georgia, and then the capture of Savannah, Georgia, and the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia, were all important factors. Additionally, General Sherman's victory in Atlanta helped Abraham Lincoln win re-election in 1864.
Sherman burned down Atlanta before starting his March to the Sea.
The main city captured by Sherman was Atlanta.
I think Sherman burned most of the buildings in the city.So i don't think there is only such a specific area in Atlanta.
Sherman was the union general in Atlanta.
It was simply the Battle of Atlanta. Afterwards, Sherman started planning his March to the Sea, ending at Savannah.
1864
Atlanta.
William T. Sherman
Sherman's march started in Atlanta in November of 1864
Sherman takes Atlanta on September 2nd, 1864. He then started his march to the sea, which took him until December of that same year.
At Atlanta, GA.
William T. Sherman.
Atlanta to Savannah.