Sherman's March to the Sea (15 nov 1864 ano – 21 dez 1864 ano)
Descrição:
Location: Georgia
Key Leaders: William Tecumseh Sherman, Ulysses S. Grant, Joseph wheeler, William J. Hardee
Historical Significance:Sherman's March to the Sea is the name given to the military Savannah Campaign in the American Civil War. This was a march of troops through Georgia that lasted from November 15 to December 21, 1864. It was lead by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman of the Union Army.
Number of deaths:It is estimated that during the six-week March to the Sea fewer than 3,000 casualties resulted.
FUN FACTS!
Number of Union soldiers engaged: Roughly 62,000, Number of Confederate soldiers engaged: Roughly 12,500
-In a telegram to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, dated October 9, 1864, Major General William T. Sherman stated that he would "make Georgia howl" during his March to the Sea.
-Result: Union victory
-The path of destruction the Union arm cut as it moved across Georgia during Sherman's March to the Sea was about 60 miles wide and about 250 miles long.
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