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Hood replaces Johnston as Commander of the Army of Tennessee
Hood replaced Johnston because he had failed to keep Sherman away from the city of Atlanta. -
The Battle of Atlanta Begins
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Battle of Ezra Church Begins
Confederates under General John Bell Hood make a third attempt to break General William T. Sherman’s hold on Atlanta. Like the first two, this attack failed, destroying the Confederate Army of Tennessee’s offensive capabilities. -
Union Generals Squabble Outside of Atlanta
An example of how generals’ egos could be both large and fragile, the incident's consequences were 300 casualties, which might have been prevented if the squabble had not occurred. -
Battle of Jonesboro
Sherman launches the attack that finally secures Atlanta, Georgia, for the Union, and seals the fate of Confederate General John Bell Hood’s army, which is forced to evacuate the area. -
Sherman Attacks Hardee
Though the Confederates held, Sherman successfully cut the rail line and effectively trapped the Rebels. Hardee had to abandon his position, and Hood had no choice but to withdraw from Atlanta. -
Atlanta Falls
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Atlanta is Evacuated
In preparation for his march to the sea, Union General William T. Sherman orders residents of Atlanta, Georgia, to evacuate the city.
