Events tagged with "william t. sherman"

Historical Events tagged with "william t. sherman"

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Military & Warfare

Hood's Assault at Battle of Peachtree Creek

July 20th, 1864 160 years ago

Confederate General John Bell Hood launched an attack against Union forces under General William T. Sherman near Atlanta, Georgia. Despite meticulous planning and strong initial advances, Hood’s troops faced stiff resistance. The battle, fought on July 20, 1864, aimed to disrupt Sherman’s advance, but the Confederates were unable to break through Union defenses, leading to significant casualties for the South.