Politicians, activists, artists and entrepreneurs have left their imprint on Atlanta. Few have made a mark quite like Union Gen. William T. Sherman. Driving the news: In November of 1864, Union ...

Sherman’s plan to depopulate Atlanta of noncombatants and destroy its industrial capacity met resistance from the city’s residents. Sherman had none of it. “Now the war comes home to you you ...

Total war against civilians didn't begin with World War II. It was official policy of the Union during the Civil War to lay ...

SHERMAN'S ARMY.; The Situation at Atlanta Hood's Recent Movement Foraging Expeditions The Railroads Repaired. Share full article. From our Own Correspondent. Nov. 6, 1864; ...

Gaza, Atlanta and Gen. William T. Sherman Eric Rozenman | Jan 27, 2024 The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com.

FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY; THE BATTLES BEFORE ATLANTA. An Official Statement of the Losses on Both Sides. FEDERAL LOSS. CIRCULAR. Share full article. Aug. 4, 1864.

Sherman ordered “all depots, car-houses, shops, factories, foundries, &c.”—in other words, anything of military value—in Atlanta destroyed, but left three-quarters of the city undisturbed.

Using more than 30 firefighters, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department says they put out a fire at a southwest Atlanta restaurant in about 30 minutes.

On Nov. 15, 1864, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea begins with the burning of Atlanta. On Nov. 15, 1864, ...

In a statement, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said city officials working to help those displaced. He added that the Red Cross is also housing about 20 families at the Central Park Recreation Center.

In a statement, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said city officials working to help those displaced. He added that the Red Cross is also housing about 20 families at the Central Park Recreation Center.