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jul 22, 1864 - Battle of Atlanta

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William Sherman captured the city of Atlanta and burned it down. Capturing Atlanta allowed the Union to neutralize an important rail and supply hub to the Confederates.

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jul 22, 1864
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~ 162 years ago