Politicians, activists, artists and entrepreneurs have left their imprint on Atlanta. Few have made a mark quite like Union Gen. William T. Sherman. Driving the news: In November of 1864 ...

After taking Atlanta, Sherman faced the question of where to go from there. Most people probably would have pursued the Confederate Army that was retreating to Alabama. But Sherman was determined ...

“Atlanta’s Original Torch-Bearer,” snarked the caption. Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman’s March and the ... you’se’ll go way tomorrow, and anudder white man’ll come.” ...

Later, it would be known as the first instance of "total war." In September, Sherman took Atlanta, and burned the military resources and many of the buildings there. He then began his "march to ...

A vigorous strike, a united and simultaneous advance of our whole army, while it would place many of our braves hors du combat, would result in our occupation of Atlanta, and that, too ...