Riding on the wave of his victory at Atlanta, Union General W. T. Sherman abandoned his supply lines in an attempt to push his forces into Confederate territory and take Savannah. During their 285-mile 'March to the Sea' the army lived off the land and destroyed all war-making capabilities of the enemy en route. Despite the controversy surrounding it, the march was a success. Supported by photographs, detailed maps, and artwork, this title explores the key personalities and engagements of the march and provides a detailed analysis of the campaign that marked the 'beginning of the end' of the Civil War.…mehr
Riding on the wave of his victory at Atlanta, Union General W. T. Sherman abandoned his supply lines in an attempt to push his forces into Confederate territory and take Savannah. During their 285-mile 'March to the Sea' the army lived off the land and destroyed all war-making capabilities of the enemy en route. Despite the controversy surrounding it, the march was a success. Supported by photographs, detailed maps, and artwork, this title explores the key personalities and engagements of the march and provides a detailed analysis of the campaign that marked the 'beginning of the end' of the Civil War.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
David Smith is a freelance writer on a variety of subjects. His main area of interest in US military history. He attended the University of Iowa and University of Hull for his degree in American Studies. He then completed his MA with distinction at the University of Liverpool in Military Studies, his thesis was on the American Revolution. He intends to complete his PhD on the American Civil War, and has been offered a fellowship by the University of Chester. He now lives in Chester, UK. The author lives in Chester, UK.
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Origins of the Campaign Chronology Opposing Commanders Opposing armies Opposing plans The March to the Sea: Part 1 Hood's Tennessee Campaign Orders of Battle: The Battle of Nashville The March to the Sea: Part 2 Orders of Battle: The March to the Sea Aftermath The Battlefield Today Bibliography Index
Origins of the Campaign Chronology Opposing Commanders Opposing armies Opposing plans The March to the Sea: Part 1 Hood's Tennessee Campaign Orders of Battle: The Battle of Nashville The March to the Sea: Part 2 Orders of Battle: The March to the Sea Aftermath The Battlefield Today Bibliography Index
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