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What was the Union general who captured Atlanta and marched to the sea?

None. Grant had become General-in-Chief, and he was not interested in capturing cities, only in destroying armies. His orders to Sherman were to destroy the Army of Tennessee, wherever it was, and chase it into the mountains if necessary. Sherman had not succeeded in doing this, but when that army took refuge in Atlanta, Sherman decided to occupy the city, even though the enemy managed to escape. One reason was that the capture of Atlanta would make big news in the North, and it was the kind of morale-raising victory that would help Lincoln win the upcoming election. The other was that Sherman was figuring out a way to get free of his over-long supply-line, that was always being attacked by Confederate cavalry. Noting that the rich Georgia farmland had enjoyed a good harvest, he realised that he could live off the land, forget his supply-line, and meanwhile conduct punitive raids on the farms that helped to victual the Confederates in the field. That is when he planned his March to the Sea.


Was William Tecumseh Sherman a good citizen?

This is a difficult question because the military service rendered by William Tecumseh Sherman was at the time and still is controversial at every phase of his career. He served in the Seminole War. He served in California at the time of the Bear Republic and the Mexican War. He was the commanding general in Texas along with General Sheridan fighting Plains Native Americans following the Civil War. Sherman's most famous command was his Civil War "March to the Sea" through Georgia to Savannah. Foraging soldiers from his army without discipline were known as "Sherman's bummers". Torn up railroad rails were heated and bent around telegraph poles as "Sherman bowties". Cities were fired either by his troops or by defeated Confederates pursuing a scorched earth policy retreating before an advancing army. Sherman is attributed with the first modern "total war" against civilian populations. His most prominent act of citizenship without controversy was his absolute refusal to accept the Republican nomination for President. He was so passionately hated throughout the South that any administration he might inaugurate could have brought widespread rebellion. He famously said in 1884, "If nominated, I will not accept. If elected, I will not serve."


A major battle William Tecumseh sherman was in?

In July 1861, Sherman commanded a brigade at the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas). In April 1862, Sherman commanded a division which played a valiant and crucial role in the Battle of Shiloh. In Grant's Army of the Tennessee in 1862-63, Sherman also commanded forces in most of Grant's engagements including the Vicksburg campaign and the two captures of Jackson. General Grant recommended Sherman for promotion to brigadier-general of the regular army out of respect for his consistently faithful performance. Sherman replaced Grant in the taking of Chattanooga and Knoxville, the Meridian campaign, the Atlanta campaign, the famous "March to the Sea" (Savannah campaign), and the Carolinas campaign.


What is William T Sherman famous for?

He led the Union Army of Tennessee across Georgia, crippling the Confederate supply lines. He also had a tank named after him and is still hated in Georgia and South Carolina.


Famous people who fought for the north in the civil war?

Many famous people fought for the North during the Civil War. Some were Generals Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, George B. McClellan, and six later US Presidents- Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Harrison and McKInley

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What Union General bacame famous for his march of destruction through Georgia?

It was William T. Sherman.


Why is William Tecumseh Sherman famous march called?

The March to the Sea


What were some famous quotes from William Tecumseh Sherman?

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Who was William Tecumseh?

William Tecumseh Sherman was a Union General who during the civil war occupied Atlanta, Georgia then burned the city and a swath of territory from Atlanta to Savannah on his famous "March to the Sea".


What did General William Tecumseh Sherman say about the Battle of Shiloh?

Union General Sherman had just finished his famous March to the Sea. In a communication with President Lincoln after the city of Savannah surrendered, he made his famous "War is hell". quote.


What was Union Major General William Tecumseh Sherman's famous quote?

Union Major General William Tecumseh Sherman most famous quote about the cruelty of war was "War is Hell". It is generally accepted that Sherman's quote was in direct reference to the US Civil War. The first time he used those exact words is in doubt. Many historians believe Sherman uttered those words during the 1864 Atlanta campaign.


What did the Sherman march to the sea accomplish?

· William Tecumseh Sherman- American Union army officer, his famous March to the Sea captured Atlanta, Georgia, making an important turning point in the war.


Who Is famous for his March to the Sea where he captured Atlanta in record time and lay waste to the Georgia and South Carolina countryside?

Union General William Tecumseh Sherman


What contributions did Roger Sherman make to history?

The major accomplishments of Roger Sherman was that he made an almanac and was a very talented writer.


Who is a famous Union General?

Gen Ulysses Grant was one of the most famous Union Generals. Others were Gen William Tecumseh Sherman, Gen George McLellan, Gen Ambrose Burnside, Gen George Meade and Gen Joseph Hooker.


What makes Tecumseh famous?

He was a Indian military commander who lost many (if not all) of his battles.


Who was the union general who made the famous march to the sea?

William T. Sherman