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Sherman’s March to the Sea
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Sherman’s March to the Sea: References & Edit History

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  • Myles Hudson
    Myles Hudson was an Editorial Intern at Encyclopædia Britannica. He graduated from the University of Chicago in 2021.

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Add new Web site: University of Alberta Library - Sherman’s March to the Sea Analysis (PDF). Dec 18, 2024
Anniversary information added. Nov 08, 2024
Add new Web site: Essential Civil War Curriculum - Sherman's March to the Sea. Oct 18, 2024
Add new Web site: The Washington Post - Sherman’s March to the Sea: A military triumph left a bitter legacy. May 31, 2024
Add new Web site: NCpedia - Sherman's March. Feb 22, 2024
Add new Web site: HistoryNet - Sherman’s March to the Sea. Jan 11, 2024
Add new Web site: American History Central - Sherman's March to the Sea. Nov 03, 2023
Add new Web site: American Battlefield Trust - Sherman's March to the Sea. May 18, 2023
Add new Web site: Warfare History Network - Sherman’s March to the Sea. Feb 22, 2023
Add new Web site: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Sherman’s March to the Sea. Jan 13, 2023
Top Questions updated. Sep 11, 2022
New article added. Mar 31, 2021
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