Sherman's March to the Sea 1864

Atlanta to Savannah

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Description

A detailed, illustrated account of the Union Army's controversial and destructive March to the Sea.

Riding on the wave of his victory at Atlanta, Union General W. T. Sherman abandoned his supply lines in an attempt to push his forces into Confederate territory and take Savannah. During their 285-mile 'March to the Sea' the army lived off the land and destroyed all war-making capabilities of the enemy en route. Despite the controversy surrounding it, the march was a success.

Supported by photographs, detailed maps, and artwork, this title explores the key personalities and engagements of the march and provides a detailed analysis of the campaign that marked the 'beginning of the end' of the Civil War.

Table of Contents

Origins of the Campaign
Chronology
Opposing Commanders
Opposing armies
Opposing plans
The March to the Sea: Part 1
Hood's Tennessee Campaign
Orders of Battle: The Battle of Nashville
The March to the Sea: Part 2
Orders of Battle: The March to the Sea
Aftermath
The Battlefield Today
Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published Oct 20 2012
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781846038273
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 4 b/w; 71 col
Series Campaign
Short code CAM
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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David Smith

David Smith has studied in both the United States…

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Richard Hook

Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reiga…

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