Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: General William T. Sherman on War, 1864
Primary source full text of letter written by General William T. Sherman and sent to Atlanta mayor, James M. Calhoun, with a directive to evacuate all civilians from the city before Sherman's troops moved in.
Other
North Georgia History: Chronology of the Atlanta Campaign
About North Georgia offers a chronology of the events which led to the siege and capture of Atlanta. Hyperlinks to biographies of Army officers involved in the Campaign and battles leading up to the capture of Atlanta.
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Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: The American Civil War in Virginia [Pdf]
The state of Virginia played a pivotal role in the Civil War. Trace the war from the beginning to the battles in Virginia, and to Lee's surrender through this comprehensive slideshow. Included are charts, maps and actual photography from...
Library of Congress
Loc: Selected Photographers and Their Works: George N. Barnard
Read a brief biography of Civil War photographer, George N. Barnard, and see some examples of his panoramic work. From the Library of Congress.
George Mason University
Chnm: The Sea Islands: An Experiment in Land Redistribution
Tells about the Special Field Order #15 and the purpose of Sherman's order to provide land for freedmen. From the Center for History and New Media.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
Information is provided on the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain which was part of the Atlanta Campaign in the Civil War. The actual battle took place between Union General William T. Sherman and Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston which...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Sherman's March to the Sea
Encyclopedia article describing General William Sherman's "March to the Sea" across Georgia that started in Atlanta and ended in Savannah.
PBS
Pbs the West: William Tecumsah Sherman
Read about Sherman's history during the Civil War and afterwards as general commander of the U.S. Army.
Other
North Georgia History: Battle of Pickett's Mill
Read a battle summary of Pickett's Mill, where Union forces fought in attempt to reach Atlanta.
Other
Center for History and News: William T. Sherman: Most Reckless Civil War General
Are we right to remember General Sherman as the villain of the Civil War? Read another view of the famous march to the sea.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: William T. Sherman
Biographical profile of William T. Sherman.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: Sherman and the Discovery of Gold
An account by William Tecumseh Sherman about the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: William Tecumseh Sherman
In this resource students can read an account of all the postings that made up Sherman's military career. It includes a color portrait.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Kennesaw Mountain: History and Culture
A site from the National Park Service that provides limited information on the Kennesaw Mountain Civil War battle.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Wind Cave National Park: History of the Black Hills
Story of the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota and resulting violations of 1868 treaty with Lakota Indians.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William T. Sherman
(1820-1891) American general during Civil War
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William T. Sherman
(1820-1891) American general
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William T. Sherman
(1820-1891) American general