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By late August, as skirmishes persisted around Atlanta, Sherman devised an audacious plan aimed at forcing the Confederates into abandoning the city. Targeting key railroads essential for Confederate supply chains, Sherman sought to systematically dismantle the logistical web supporting Hood's forces. When Union infantry broke through Confederate lines on September 1, the situation escalated into a situation of desperation for Hood.
On September 2, 1864, Atlanta was officially surrendered to Union forces, marking a significant turning point in the Civil War. Sherman's victory was celebrated as a decisive blow to the Confederacy but at a staggering cost. The campaign left behind scorched earth, displaced families, and devastation.