Sherman's March to the Sea By 114455 May 9, 1864 Capture of Snake Creek Gap a portion of Sherman's troops capture Snake Creek Gap May 14, 1864 Battle of Resaca First battle in attempt to capture Atlanta Jun 27, 1864 Battle of Kneesaw Mountain Sep 7, 1864 Troops take Atlanta Sherman's troops captured Atlanta Nov 15, 1864 March begins Dec 21, 1864 March ends Jan 21, 1865 Troops cross into South Carolina Sherman's troops move into the Carolinas Feb 17, 1865 Sherman occupies Columbia
