The Battle of Atlanta.

... The Battle of Atlanta/Atlanta Campaign: The Battle of Atlanta and Atlanta Campaign of 1864 had significance to both the conduct of the civil war and the political results, specifically the federal election of 1864. The importance of the election formed the catalyst fall and the backdrop to the events on the battlefield. Yet the battle itself marked a turning point in the fighting regarding the southern population and economy. For the political leaders; Lincoln (Union) and Davis (Confederate), the Atlanta Campaign created a momentum that impacted on the decision making and ultimate success of their presidencies. The military leaders, Sherman (Union) and Hood (Confederate), found that Atlanta defined their careers. This report will outline the events before, during and after the battle, significance of the battle to the civil war and profile the role major leaders. Events leading to, during and after the battle: In the Presidential Campaign of 1864 between Abraham

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