文档介绍：Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign?The "Atlanta campaign" is the name given to more than 60 military operations that took place in north ia during the Civil War in the spring and summer of 1864.–Kennesaw Mountain, New Hope Church, Allatoona?Union General William T. Sherman's goal would be Atlanta. As a pivotal industrial and railroad center, it was key to the war's e. ?Sherman = 112,000 troops AGAINST Conf. General Joseph E. Johnston = 60,000 and not enough ammunitionSherman’s Atlanta Campaign?Johnston (CSA) kept retreating and was replaced with John Bell Hood who was told to attack Sherman (USA) head on.?In July, 1864, Hood attacked and lost 11,000 men in 2 days of fighting. Had to retreat into Atlanta where the Battle of Atlanta happened on July 22. ?Fighting in the city continues for 2 months and Hood retreats. The Union takes control of Atlanta (its railroads and factories), and much of the city is burned to the ground by soldiers.?Lincoln is sure to get re-elected with capture of Atlanta!The Battle of AtlantaConcerning his “March to the Sea”, General William T. Sherman reportedly stated, “If the people (of ia) raise a howl against my barbarity and cruelty, I will answer that war is hell and not popularity seeking.” What do you think his statement means? Sherman’s March to the Sea?“War is hell and not popularity seeking”~ Sherman on war in GA?Sherman and his men leave Atlanta Nov. 16, 1864 for Savannah, GA.?March takes about 2 months?Marched a path of men 60 miles wide and destroyed anything of war-making potential – military or personal. –Farms, homes, bridges, railroads, factories, mills, and cotton storehousesSherman’s March to the Sea?Damages = $100 million dollars. ?Dec. 22, 1864 –Sav. given as X-mas gift to Lincoln w/ guns ,ammo., and cotton–Sherman did not burn Savannah?When Sherman takes over Savannah he cuts off Robert E. Lee from supplies, and this ends the war in GA. Only 4 months more until Confederacy might this place be?Andersonville?A Co