Today, while his forces are fanning out north of Savannah, U.S. General William T. Sherman is at Hilton Head, South Carolina. His movements are designed to convince Confederate forces that an attack on Charleston is imminent. The ruse works, confusing the enemy. In reality, Sherman’s goal is Columbia, the state’s capital. Meanwhile, in Springfield, Illinois…
Today begins the second phase of Union General William T. Sherman‘s march through the South. One month ago Sherman and his Federals completed phase one, the March to the Sea, by taking Savannah. While the capture of the Georgia port city was important psychologically, politically and economically, the city also provides a base of operations…
Today many white citizens of Newnan, Georgia convene in the city’s Methodist church to affirm, amidst the desolation of war visited upon their state, their commitment to the Confederate States of America. Among those present are many Baptists. A committee of 26 of “the most influential, wealthy and intelligent citizens” of the county is formed.…