Battle of Atlanta

When

22 Jul 1864

Kind

Siege

Coordinates

33.75° N, 84.35° W

Description

1864 battle of the American Civil War

1864 battle of the American Civil War

The Battle of Atlanta took place during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War on July 22, 1864, just southeast of Atlanta, Georgia. Continuing their summer campaign to seize the important rail and supply hub of Atlanta, Union forces commanded by William T. Sherman overwhelmed and defeated Confederate forces defending the city under John B. Hood. Union Major General James B.

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• American Civil War12 Apr 1861 · Civil war