Southern Storm: Sherman's March to the Sea

This terrific historical takes a fascinating deep look at Sherman's "march to the sea" in 1864

This terrific historical takes a fascinating deep look at Sherman's "march to the sea" in 1864 in which his superior Grant had major doubts about the supply line reaching the troops. Noah Andre Trudeau makes the case that the destruction across Georgia was not as total as some believe due to the assault on key commercial targets and somewhat civilians hit by the elite Northern Army. Instead, the march was less destructive than other Civil War battles and only considered harsh and damaging because for much of the war, Georgia was immune due to its location in the Deep South and away from the Mississippi. The goal of the march was psychological as Sherman and his army brought home to the Confederacy no place is safe. Additionally, Mr. Trudeau reminds readers that key information was provided to the Union army by liberated slaves yet Sherman proved ever the racist when he discarded the freed bondsmen once he used them. This is a super account that will open the eyes of the audience.

Harriet Klausner

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Impressive

Well written. Well researched. The Author obviously loves his topic.

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Rebels last chance. The story of Sherman's drive to the sea and the distruction of the Southern Army's ability to survive.

The Southern Storm is intriguing narrative of the last days of the Confederate Army's existence. The inablity of the rebels to stop the Union Army when it marched through the heart of the South.
The details of the distruction of every public building and at the same time abuses of the civilian population were revealing and disturbing.
Any history buffs will find Southern Storm interesting and informative.

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Good overall view of Shermans expedition.

I have enjoyed this book and have been surprised at the shear size of Shermans armies that went through Georgia. The book has much more information than other popular books on the march through Georgia.

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What a Waste!

Just a horrible read. Too dang convoluted in its writing. Too much information. What a waste of my time!

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