Comrades - was re-reading several sources about Hood's decision to abandon Atlanta and having to destroy any supplies that could not be carried away. That got me thinking about our preparation for Franklin 140. Has anyone read anything that mentions an issue of uniforms and/or equipment to the troops from the stocks on hand in Atlanta just before abandoning the city? It would seem prudent, since to leave them behind would mean their destruction or capture, unless the QM's were able to send the uniforms and equipment ahead into Alabama or down to Columbus.
We all have seen some hard and lots of anecdotal evidence of the poor condition of the troops by Nashville, but how well equipped were they when they left Atlanta?
thoughts?
We all have seen some hard and lots of anecdotal evidence of the poor condition of the troops by Nashville, but how well equipped were they when they left Atlanta?
thoughts?
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