Military & Warfare

Battle of Bentonville Commences

The Battle of Bentonville began in North Carolina, marking a significant confrontation during the American Civil War. Confederate forces, under General Joseph E. Johnston, engaged Union troops led by Major General William T. Sherman. The battle unfolded as Johnston attempted to slow Sherman's advancing forces and protect Confederate resource lines. Spanning three days, the fight showcased intense combat across the rural landscape, ultimately leading to a Confederate retreat from strategic positions around Four Oaks, North Carolina.

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