Atlanta Campaign

The Atlanta Campaign was a series of military operations during the American Civil War, occurring from May to September 1864. Union forces, led by General William T. Sherman, aimed to capture the strategic city of Atlanta, Georgia, a vital rail and supply hub for the Confederacy. The campaign involved extensive battling and maneuvering through difficult terrain, ultimately resulting in Union victory. Its success boosted Northern morale and significantly weakened the Confederate war effort, contributing to the Union's overall victory in the Civil War.