What was Sherman's March?

After Union forces took Atlanta in the summer of 1864, Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman set his eyes on the Georgia coast, looking to break the spirit of the Southern war effort on the way. Douglas Ullman, Jr. breaks down the effective, but controversial strategy.

This video is part of the Battlefield U series in which we provide answers to your questions about the Civil War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812. We aim to increase your baseline knowledge of American history, whether it be for school, battlefield visits, or trivia night!    • Battlefield University  

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