Memoirs of General William T. Sherman — Volume 2

"Memoirs of General William T. Sherman — Volume 2" by William T. Sherman is a late 19th-century historical recounting of the American Civil War. The memoir offers Sherman's point of view on major military campaigns, specifically his role as a commanding general. The story highlights campaign preparations by the Union army as they bravely maneuvered and fought through the Atlanta Campaign. Sherman begins by describing taking command of the Military Division of the Mississippi in 1864, exploring his relationships with other generals and how they strategically organized their forces. He explains the difficult supply routes and the need for communication and transportation. This sets everything up to understand how General Johnston and Sherman's armies move against each other in the Georgia campaign.