Osprey Campaign 179 : Sherman's March to the Sea 1864 : Atlanta to Savannah

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 book 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. Text by David Smith with illustrations by Richard Hook.

Contents

• 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