Did Sherman Burn Macon?

William Sherman's March to the Sea 150 years ago. This weekend, the Fort Hawkins Commission will recount a day in November 1864 when Georgia militia saved the city of Macon from Sherman's torch. It was Nov.

What town did Sherman not burn?

One of the great enduring mysteries locked in the history of Savannah is why Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman chose not to burn down the city of Savannah. Sherman sought approval from Gen. Ulysses S.

What city in Georgia claims Sherman found it too beautiful to burn?

Yet another tale says that Sherman spared the city because Savannah was too beautiful to burn. These stories ignore the brilliant brutality of Sherman's (and the Union's) strategy.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.