Historical Events tagged with "william tecumseh sherman"
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Hood Initiates Franklin–Nashville Campaign
John Bell Hood launched the Franklin–Nashville Campaign in September 1864, aiming to provoke Union General William Tecumseh Sherman into diverting forces from Georgia. Hood sought to regain territory in Tennessee and undermine Sherman's military strategy by threatening federal supply lines. The campaign represented the Confederate Army of Tennessee's desperate attempt to seize the initiative in a deteriorating situation following losses in previous battles.
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Confederate General John Bell Hood issued an order to evacuate Atlanta, Georgia, marking a significant shift in military strategy during the American Civil War. The city had been under siege by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman for four months, leading to extensive destruction and loss of resources for the Confederate Army. Hood's decision aimed to preserve his troops and retreat southward, recognizing the untenable situation in the city. This move was an attempt to fight another day and preserve his remaining forces for future engagements.
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