In 1865, the Battle of Bentonville became the last major Confederate stand
As the American Civil War neared its conclusion, a desperate Confederate counterattack in North Carolina marked the final major attempt to halt General Sherman's relentless march toward total victory.
The Battle of Bentonville began on March 19, 1865, representing the last tactical gasp of the Confederacy in the East. General Joseph E. Johnston launched a surprise strike against the Union army, hoping to defeat a portion of William T. Sherman's forces before they could unite.
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