Sherman's March to the Sea, as mapped to the left, was and may still be one of the most famous military campaigns in World History. Doctorow's ability to follow such a well recorded time line is a fictional form is amazing. While in his other novels there were actual events and characters involved, The March has to be more focused than anything because of its documented time line. In the photo it is easier to understand why in the story Sherman, Kirkpatrick and other military leaders refer to other companies as being North 50 miles as the left prong. These maneuvers allow the Union Army to out flank the Confederate Army.
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