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BCWRT - “The Atlanta Campaign: Missed Opportunities” - Dave Powell

"The Atlanta Campaign: Missed Opportunities" with David Powell “I’ve got Joe Johnston dead!” Union Gen. William T. Sherman exclaimed upon hearing that fellow Gen. James B. McPherson won the Battle of Resaca on May 13 – 15 over Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and his Army of Tennessee. Famously, that turned out not to be true, one of the great “lost opportunities” of the entire war. But in fact, there were other such turning points in the first month of the campaign, each perhaps more significant than Resaca. By the summer of 1864, the struggle reached its peak. It was also the time when the nation’s destiny hung in the balance, and pivotal to the reelection of Abraham Lincoln. Contrary to popular belief Sherman did not set out to capture Atlanta. His orders were to move against Johnston’s army, to break it up and to get into the interior of the enemy’s country, inflicting maximum damage against their war resources which were vital to the Confederate war effort. Over time, Johnston retreated, and Southern fears for the city grew. As Sherman advanced, Northern expectations increased. Despite these early encounters, the Atlanta Campaign was far from over. David Powell is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. He is an award-winning author, has published numerous articles in various magazines, and more than fifteen historical simulations of different battles. His current project is a five volume study of the Atlanta Campaign, which promises to be this generation’s definitive treatment of one of the most important and fascinating confrontations of the entire Civil War. Furthermore, his endeavors are a clear indication of the knowledge he has amassed to captivate and entertain his audiences.