Historical Events tagged with "totalwar"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Military & Warfare

Sherman's Bold March to Savannah

November 15th, 1864 160 years ago

Union General William Tecumseh Sherman commenced his March to the Sea from Atlanta, Georgia, aiming to cripple the Confederate war effort. Sherman’s army of 60,000 men marched across the state to Savannah, implementing a strategy of total war, intending to destroy both military targets and civilian infrastructure. The march covered approximately 300 miles and lasted until December 21. This campaign aimed to disrupt supply lines and will to fight for the Confederacy.

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Military & Warfare

Union Forces Evacuate Atlanta under Sherman

September 7th, 1864 160 years ago

Union General William Tecumseh Sherman ordered the evacuation of Atlanta as Confederate forces advanced. This strategic move facilitated Sherman's famous 'March to the Sea,' aimed at crippling the Southern war effort. The evacuation marked a turning point in the campaign, showcasing Sherman's strategy of total war against Confederate resources while bolstering Union morale.

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