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100 1 _aMcMurry, Richard M.
245 1 4 _aThe Road Past Kennesaw: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-28
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Road Past Kennesaw: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864" by Richard M. McMurry is a historical account written in the early 1970s. This book provides a detailed examination of one of the most significant military campaigns of the American Civil War, focusing specifically on the events that took place in northwestern Georgia during the summer of 1864. The likely topic revolves around the strategies, battles, and human experiences that characterized the Atlanta Campaign, emphasizing its impact on the war's outcome. McMurry’s narrative begins with the context of the campaign, detailing Union General William T. Sherman’s objectives, the Confederate response under Generals Joseph E. Johnston and John B. Hood, and the geographical and logistical challenges they faced. He covers key battles such as Resaca, New Hope Church, Kennesaw Mountain, and the ultimate capture of Atlanta, adding depth by incorporating personal letters and diaries from soldiers. The book highlights not only military maneuvers but also the personal experiences of the common soldiers, showcasing their motivations, struggles, and the devastating toll of war. The narrative ultimately illustrates how the Atlanta Campaign shifted the momentum of the Civil War, impacting both military strategy and public sentiment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
653 _aAtlanta Campaign, 1864
700 1 _aWiley, Bell Irvin,
_d1906-1980
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62266
999 _c103090
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