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…
The Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, rages for a second day. Having landed on a nearby beach yesterday, the Federals now reinforce their position while Union naval ships bombard the northern battlement of the fort. More federal troops are prepared to come ashore on the morrow. Meanwhile, Sherman’s armies are now spread throughout…