Battle of ATL (22 jul 1864 ano – 22 jul 1864 ano)
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Location: Fulton, Dekalb GA
key leaders: William Tecumseh Sherman, John Bell Hood, Joseph E. Johnston, William J. hardee, James B. McPherson
Historical Significance: The Battle of Atlanta was fought on July 22, 1864, just southeast of Atlanta, Georgia. Union forces commanded by William T. Sherman, wanting to neutralize the important rail and supply hub, defeated Confederate forces defending the city under John B. Hood.
Number of Deaths:The Union had suffered about 3,400 casualties, including Maj. Gen. McPherson, to the Confederate's 5,500. This was a devastating loss for the already reduced Confederate army, but they still held the city.
FUN FACTS!
Union casualties were over 3000, though Confederate casualties nearly tripled that.
-Did you know, the battle of Atlanta was also called the Battle of Decatur?
-The Union conquered Atlanta in hopes of gaining passage to the railroads and taking Confederates at other outposts by surprise. It worked.
-Originally, the Union was led by General McPherson, who was shot and killed almost immediately at the beginning of the battle. Even though hope looked grim from the start, General Sherman was able to take over and lead the remainders of his forces to victory.
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