Sherman

Sherman's March to the Sea

By Suus Laudabilitas Augustus

  • Commencement

    Sherman begins to move south from Chattanooga, beginning his march to the sea.
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    Span of Sherman's March to the Sea

    Sherman's March to the Sea, comprising the Atlanta Campaign and the Savannah Campaign, was led by Major General William Tecumseh Sherman during the American Civil War toward the end, who was fighting for the Union. It resulted in destruction of much of the South and the capture of Atlanta, Georgia and Savannah, Georgia.

  • Battle of Resaca

    A battle is fought at Resaca Station on the Oostenaula River, near a railway. The winner is unclear.

  • Battle of Dallas

    Westward of Allatoona Pass, Dallas, Georgia is the site of a battle between the Military Division of the Mississippi under Sherman and the Army of Tennessee under Confederate Joseph E. Johnston.

  • Enterance into Atlanta

    Sherman enters Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, and captures it.

  • Preparation for Savannah Campaign

    Union troops gather around Atlanta to prepare for the Savannah Campaign.

  • Clash at Griswoldville

    Union forces clash with Confederate horsemen at Griswoldville, Georgia. Although the Union completely overpowered the Confederacy at the Battle of Griswoldville, it marked the first battle during Sherman's March to the Sea.

  • Arrival at the Ogeechee River

    Sherman's army pass the Ogeechee River, except for one corps.

  • Fight at Statesburg

    Soldiers under the command of William Babcock Hazen fight Confederates at Statesburg, located south of the Ogeechee River. The Confederates scatter.

  • Obstacles to Reach Savannah Overcame

    The Confederates had blocked all routes into Savannah with trees, gunnery and earthworks. These obstacles are removed by the Union.

  • Capture of Fort McAllister

    Union soldiers led by William B. Hazen attack and capture Fort McAllister in 15 minutes. The capture of the fort allowed Union supplies to be conveyed more conveniently.

  • Notification of Lincoln

    Sherman notified President Lincoln by telegraph that the city of Savannah had been captured. He offers Savannah's 25,000 bales of cotton to the president.