Southern Storm: Sherman's March to the Sea

Noah Andre Trudeau's account examines General William Tecumseh Sherman's march through Georgia during the Civil War. Sherman led over 60,000 Union troops from Atlanta to Savannah, implementing a strategy designed to damage both the Confederate army and Southern society. The march destroyed crops, livestock, and infrastructure across a path spanning more than sixty miles in width, effectively dividing Georgia. Trudeau constructs the narrative using soldiers' writings and accounts from civilians affected by the campaign. The book draws on Sherman's own observations and quotes, presenting details of the military operation and its human impact. The work covers an event that significantly altered the course of American history.