Hidden History of Civil War Savannah

by Michael L. Jordan

Union general William T. Sherman cemented Savannah's most notable Civil War connection when he ended his "March to the Sea" there in December 1864. However, more fascinating stories from the era lurk behind the city's ancient, moss-draped live oaks. A full-scale naval battle raged between ironclad warships just offshore. More than seven thousand prisoners were confined in the area surrounding Forsyth Park. And on March 21, 1861, the present-day Savannah Theatre was the site of one of the most inflammatory and controversial speeches of the entire war. Noted local filmmaker and author Michael Jordan delves deep into this fabled city's Civil War past.

Genres: Civil War

162 pages, Hardcover

Published May 29, 2017

Reviews

[Shawn Slattery · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting tales about a city that is not very prolific in general Civil War history.

[Duane Maddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done documentation of the people who were involved in specific moments of importance before, during and after the Civil War. Of most interest to me was the escape of Confederate soldiers prior to Sherman's arrival, via a bridge erected to reach South Carolina, which was an excellent story. The other of most interest is the women's Confederate statue of Forsythe Park and the effort made to build, then change, the structure.

A short read, but overall exciting, particularly to those familiar with the city of Savannah, its streets and geographical layout.