The author presents the situation "as federal armies under William T. Sherman contended with Joseph E. Johnston and his successor, John Bell Hood, and moved steadily through Georgia to occupy the rail and commercial center of Atlanta."--Jacket.

Presidents and generals -- Grand strategy for 1864 -- Preparations for the field -- The best laid plans -- To the Oostanaula -- On to the Etowah -- Into the hell hole -- On the Kennesaw Line -- Across the Chattahoochee -- On other fields -- Hood takes command -- The Rebels strike back -- Battle for the Macon & Western -- "Let Old Abe settle it".