may 7, 1864 - Beginning of the Atlanta Campaign.
Description:
Leading three Union armies, General William T. Sherman marched further south from Tennessee into the state of Georgia. Here the troops fought against the Confederate Army of Tennessee led General Johnston, city of Atlanta was at stake. Eventually the Union victory will take place in September 1864Added to timeline:
Date:
may 7, 1864
Now
~ 160 years ago
