Siege of Savannah (1864)

This article is about the siege of 1864. For other sieges and captures of Savannah, see Battle of Savannah.

Siege of Savannah
Part of the American Civil War
Map showing the investment and siege of Savannah, Georgia by General Sherman's army, December 1864
Operational scopeStrategic offensive
Location
Bryan and Chatham counties, Georgia

32°04′54.3″N 81°05′39.7″W / 32.081750°N 81.094361°W / 32.081750; -81.094361
Commanded by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman
ObjectiveCapture of Savannah
DateDecember 9 – 21, 1864
(1 week and 5 days)
Executed byArmy of the Tennessee and
Army of Georgia
OutcomeUnion victory
Savannah
Location within Georgia

The siege of Savannah (December 9 – 21, 1864) occurred at the conclusion of the Savannah campaign, when Union armies under the command of Major-General William T. Sherman successfully besieged the Confederate city of Savannah during the American Civil War.

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