Lesson 52 of 84 · The Civil War
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepSherman's March to the Sea
Sherman's March to the Sea was a significant military campaign during the Civil War led by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.
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Sherman's March to the Sea was a significant military campaign during the Civil War led by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman. In 1864, Sherman and his troops marched from Atlanta, Georgia, to Savannah, destroying railroads, buildings, and supplies along the way. This strategic move aimed to cripple the Confederate war effort and demonstrated the Union's resolve to win the war. Sherman's tactics of total war emphasized the impact of the war on civilians and sought to weaken the South's ability to continue fighting.
Key Facts
Sherman's March took place from November to December 1864.
The march covered about 300 miles through Georgia.
Sherman's tactics aimed to disrupt Confederate supplies and morale.
Timeline
The U.S. Constitution is written
The Bill of Rights is ratified
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
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