General Sherman's Official Account of His Great March

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The narrative chronicles General Sherman's military campaign from Chattanooga through Georgia and the Carolinas, detailing his strategic maneuvers leading to the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston and Confederate forces. It includes firsthand accounts of Sherman's experiences and decisions during the march, alongside his testimony before a Congressional committee regarding the conduct of the war. The book also features critiques from Secretary Stanton and General Halleck, as well as Sherman's defense of his actions throughout this pivotal period.