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Sherman's March to the Sea
Sherman's march to the sea was so destructive because in early 1864,Sherman marched into Georgia,heading to Atlanta. After capturing the city, Sherman's troops set fires to destroy its railroads, warehouses,mills,and factories. The fires spread,however,destroying more than one-third of Atlanta. Sherman's troops cut a path of distruction through Gerorgia that was at times 60 miles (97km)wide. By december 21,1864 they had reached the coast and seized the city of Savannah.