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Today in History: Sherman's March to the Sea Begins, Devastates Georgia

11/15/2025

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On November 15, 1864, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman commenced his March to the Sea during the American Civil War. Departing from Atlanta, he employed scorched-earth tactics, devastating military targets and civilian infrastructure as he advanced toward Savannah, Georgia. This campaign aimed to cripple the Confederate economy and disrupt their transportation networks.

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On November 15, 1864, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman commenced his March to the Sea during the American Civil War. Departing from Atlanta, he employed scorched-earth tactics, devastating military targets and civilian infrastructure as he advanced toward Savannah, Georgia. This campaign aimed to cripple the Confederate economy and disrupt their transportation networks.