What Happened This Year 1864
Historical Events from This Year 1864
Destruction of the Confederate Army at Nashville
The Battle of Nashville marked a critical engagement in the American Civil War, as Union forces under General George H. Thomas decisively defeated Confederate General John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee. Fighting began on December 15 and concluded the following day, leading to significant casualties and the collapse of Confederate defensive positions. With Hood's forces routed, the Union secured a vital victory in the Western Theater, impacting the future course of the war and the Confederacy's ability to sustain its military efforts.
Continue ReadingUnion Victory at the Battle of Nashville
The Battle of Nashville was a decisive conflict in December 1864 between the Union Army of the Cumberland, commanded by General George H. Thomas, and the Confederate Army of Tennessee, led by General John Bell Hood. The Union army successfully routed Hood’s forces, which marked a significant weakening of Confederate military strength in the Western Theater. Taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, this battle was crucial as it ended Hood’s campaign in the South and solidified Union control over the region, paving the way for the eventual conclusion of the war.
Continue ReadingSherman Presents Savannah to Lincoln as a Gift
General William Tecumseh Sherman captured the city of Savannah, Georgia, bringing a strategic victory to the Union forces during the American Civil War. After his famous March to the Sea, Sherman’s Army of the Tennessee besieged Savannah and secured its surrender on December 21, 1864. On December 22, he communicated with President Abraham Lincoln, humorously offering Savannah as a Christmas gift amid the ongoing conflict. The capture of Savannah marked a significant moment in the war, effectively cutting off Confederate supply lines and showcasing the Union's military prowess.
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