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Atlanta


Battle Name : Atlanta

Date(s) : 22 July 1864

Part of : American Civil War , Western Theatre, 1864 , The Atlanta Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for American Union Forces over American Confederate Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

General Sherman took and sacked the city when Hood's troops withdrew, causing a major blow to confederate morale.

Location

Atlanta, Georgia. USA (USA)