cdo1979
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I once heard when Sherman's troops crossed the Ocmulgee they lost 2 cannons because of high water. Anyone else heard of this?
I once heard when Sherman's troops crossed the Ocmulgee they lost 2 cannons because of high water. Anyone else heard of this?
ThanksYou may not be able to find evidence to that much detail, but you never know. Sherman’s men separated into 4 wings in the area south of Atlanta. Your question would concern the right wing.
Concentrate your research on them. Be aware that these moving Corps didn’t always use existing bridges. The engineering groups hauled pontoon bridges with them.
The best book I have read on the March to the sea is called “Southern Storm “ it gives lots of details
Research the historical markers of Ga. many of them are still standing but some are missing.
Good luck
I can't imagine reading a book about The march to the sea. The fact that they (Yanks) did it is enough to make my blood boil!Then folks get all whiney about Andersonville. No sympathy here!
I can't imagine reading a book about The march to the sea. The fact that they (Yanks) did it is enough to make my blood boil!Then folks get all whiney about Andersonville. No sympathy here!
History's one thing. Reading about the yanks invading our homeland is something else. But then again I get very sad just passing through the battlefield monuments near Atlanta. Same reason I've chosen not to visit the Wall in DC.I have dozens of books about that war and all sorts of other history. Why would you not want to learn from history?
They're all over Atlanta right now!The war in Georgia was fairly short time wise compared to Virginia. The Dyanks invaded there in 1861 and ain’t stayed continuously until the wars end.
The war in Georgia was fairly short time wise compared to Virginia. The Dyanks invaded there in 1861 and ain’t stayed continuously until the wars end.
Thanks for sharing this website. Great resource.OP
Here is a little information I found about the Dyanks crossing the Ocmulgee. It seems as if they may have used a pontoon bridge.
https://georgiahistory.com/ghmi_marker_updated/crossing-the-ocmulgee/
I'll look for it at the library next weekA good read. Thanks for sharing.
As stated above you really should get a copy of “Southern Storm”. The writer compiled records about the March from all different perspectives. Residents, Confederates, and Union soldiers, etc.