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Battle Of Jonesborough

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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BATTLE OF JONESBOROUGH AUGUST 31- SEPTEMBER 1, 1864

BY AARON L. AND NOAH J.

The battle was in Clayton County, Georgia.
Union Gen: William t. Sherman, Oliver Otis Howard, George h. Thomas
Confederate Gen.: John bell hood, William j. Hardee

WHAT LED UP TO THE BATTLE

  • Sherman tried to sever confederate supply lines
  • During his March to sea (Sherman's March to sea) his objective was to destroy anything in his path

SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE BATTLE

  • The battle of Jonesborough was the final battle of the Atlanta campaign
  • The battle of Jonesborough gave Atlanta to the union
  • Sherman had successfully cut some confederate supply lines but the confederates quickly rebuilt them

The outcome of the battle of Jonesborough was that it ended when the union had ordered a straight rush to the heart of Atlanta the captured govan and 600 of his men then the confederates retreated. The union had won this battle.

This battle was a win for Sherman and his March to sea (Sherman's March to sea) this battle showed the confederates what will happen if they go to war with the union.