Siege of Savannah (1864) 1864
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 December 1864 – 21 December 1864 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1864 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Army of Georgia, Army of the Tennessee | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 32.0817, -81.0944 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Savannah (December 9 – 21, 1864) occurred at the conclusion of the Savannah campaign, when Union armies under the command of Major-General William T. Sherman successfully besieged the Confederate city of Savannah during the American Civil War.
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