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#OTD in 1865 Gen. William T. Sherman’s army is rained in while in #Savannah, Georgia, delaying the march through the Carolinas. 
During the fall of 1864 Sherman’s troops destroyed everything in their path as they marched across #Georgia. They destroyed railroads, stole livestock, and famously burned most of #Atlanta.
After capturing Savannah just before Christmas, they stopped for 3 weeks to rest and resupply, during which time Sherman made his headquarters at the Green-Meldrim House. After resting they planned to head north through the #Carolinas.
