Photoresearchers ftp 2011 Subj-History
EN_01035181_0090
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During the American Civil War, Atlanta became a target of the Union and was surrendered by the Confederates following several battles. After evacuating civilians, Union General Sherman ordered the city to be burned to the ground, sparing churches and hospitals. This was part of a tactic to destroy the Confederates' resources.
2012-06-23
EAST NEWS
Science Source
New York Public Library
BS7407
6,07MB
36cm x 23cm by 300dpi
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