Lesson 20 of 84 · The Civil War
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Sherman's March to the Sea was a military campaign led by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War in 1864.
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Sherman's March to the Sea was a military campaign led by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War in 1864. This strategic march stretched from Atlanta, Georgia, to Savannah, Georgia, and aimed to cripple the Confederate war effort by destroying supplies and infrastructure. Sherman's troops marched through the South, employing a tactic known as 'total war,' which aimed to break the will of the Southern population. This campaign had a lasting impact on the South and contributed to the Union's victory.
Key Facts
Sherman's March took place in 1864.
It stretched from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia.
The campaign used tactics of 'total war' to weaken the South.
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