Shermans Memoirs March to the Sea and Columbia Burning

007 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 5

26 min · 17. jan. 2026
Billede af episoden 007 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 5

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In this captivating LibriVox recording, we delve into chapters 22 and 23 of General William Tecumseh Shermans renowned Memoirs, chronicling his pivotal March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah during November and December of 1864. As one of the Norths foremost generals, Sherman took command of the western theater after Ulysses S. Grant, leading his troops to the crucial capture of Atlanta—a victory that significantly influenced President Abraham Lincolns re-election. His relentless march through Georgia and the Carolinas not only devastated Confederate resources but also shattered their will to fight, culminating in the surrender of all Confederate forces in these regions by April 1865. Shermans scorched earth tactics were instrumental in hastening the end of the war, and despite his military prowess, he remained detached from political affairs. Published in 1875, his Memoirs offer one of the most vivid first-hand accounts of the American Civil War, earning him the title of the first modern general, as noted by British military historian B. H. Liddell Hart.

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Billede af episoden 008 - Chapter 23 Partial Campaign Of The Carolinas

008 - Chapter 23 Partial Campaign Of The Carolinas

In this captivating LibriVox recording, we delve into chapters 22 and 23 of General William Tecumseh Shermans renowned Memoirs, chronicling his pivotal March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah during November and December of 1864. As one of the Norths foremost generals, Sherman took command of the western theater after Ulysses S. Grant, leading his troops to the crucial capture of Atlanta—a victory that significantly influenced President Abraham Lincolns re-election. His relentless march through Georgia and the Carolinas not only devastated Confederate resources but also shattered their will to fight, culminating in the surrender of all Confederate forces in these regions by April 1865. Shermans scorched earth tactics were instrumental in hastening the end of the war, and despite his military prowess, he remained detached from political affairs. Published in 1875, his Memoirs offer one of the most vivid first-hand accounts of the American Civil War, earning him the title of the first modern general, as noted by British military historian B. H. Liddell Hart.

17. jan. 202633 min
Billede af episoden 007 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 5

007 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 5

In this captivating LibriVox recording, we delve into chapters 22 and 23 of General William Tecumseh Shermans renowned Memoirs, chronicling his pivotal March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah during November and December of 1864. As one of the Norths foremost generals, Sherman took command of the western theater after Ulysses S. Grant, leading his troops to the crucial capture of Atlanta—a victory that significantly influenced President Abraham Lincolns re-election. His relentless march through Georgia and the Carolinas not only devastated Confederate resources but also shattered their will to fight, culminating in the surrender of all Confederate forces in these regions by April 1865. Shermans scorched earth tactics were instrumental in hastening the end of the war, and despite his military prowess, he remained detached from political affairs. Published in 1875, his Memoirs offer one of the most vivid first-hand accounts of the American Civil War, earning him the title of the first modern general, as noted by British military historian B. H. Liddell Hart.

17. jan. 202626 min
Billede af episoden 006 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 4

006 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 4

In this captivating LibriVox recording, we delve into chapters 22 and 23 of General William Tecumseh Shermans renowned Memoirs, chronicling his pivotal March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah during November and December of 1864. As one of the Norths foremost generals, Sherman took command of the western theater after Ulysses S. Grant, leading his troops to the crucial capture of Atlanta—a victory that significantly influenced President Abraham Lincolns re-election. His relentless march through Georgia and the Carolinas not only devastated Confederate resources but also shattered their will to fight, culminating in the surrender of all Confederate forces in these regions by April 1865. Shermans scorched earth tactics were instrumental in hastening the end of the war, and despite his military prowess, he remained detached from political affairs. Published in 1875, his Memoirs offer one of the most vivid first-hand accounts of the American Civil War, earning him the title of the first modern general, as noted by British military historian B. H. Liddell Hart.

17. jan. 202627 min
Billede af episoden 005 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 3

005 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 3

In this captivating LibriVox recording, we delve into chapters 22 and 23 of General William Tecumseh Shermans renowned Memoirs, chronicling his pivotal March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah during November and December of 1864. As one of the Norths foremost generals, Sherman took command of the western theater after Ulysses S. Grant, leading his troops to the crucial capture of Atlanta—a victory that significantly influenced President Abraham Lincolns re-election. His relentless march through Georgia and the Carolinas not only devastated Confederate resources but also shattered their will to fight, culminating in the surrender of all Confederate forces in these regions by April 1865. Shermans scorched earth tactics were instrumental in hastening the end of the war, and despite his military prowess, he remained detached from political affairs. Published in 1875, his Memoirs offer one of the most vivid first-hand accounts of the American Civil War, earning him the title of the first modern general, as noted by British military historian B. H. Liddell Hart.

17. jan. 202638 min
Billede af episoden 004 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 2

004 - Chapter 21 The March To The Sea From Atlanta To Savannah November And December 1864 Part 2

In this captivating LibriVox recording, we delve into chapters 22 and 23 of General William Tecumseh Shermans renowned Memoirs, chronicling his pivotal March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah during November and December of 1864. As one of the Norths foremost generals, Sherman took command of the western theater after Ulysses S. Grant, leading his troops to the crucial capture of Atlanta—a victory that significantly influenced President Abraham Lincolns re-election. His relentless march through Georgia and the Carolinas not only devastated Confederate resources but also shattered their will to fight, culminating in the surrender of all Confederate forces in these regions by April 1865. Shermans scorched earth tactics were instrumental in hastening the end of the war, and despite his military prowess, he remained detached from political affairs. Published in 1875, his Memoirs offer one of the most vivid first-hand accounts of the American Civil War, earning him the title of the first modern general, as noted by British military historian B. H. Liddell Hart.

17. jan. 202628 min