NEW YORK HERALD, July 26, 1864  

* Battle of Atlanta GA Georgia
* General William T. Sherman
* Rebel Gen. John Bell Hood

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Desperate Fight at Atlanta on Friday" "Fierce Assault of the Rebels on the Union Lines" "The Are Repulsed with a Loss of 7,000 Men" "GRANT!" "Progress of the Operations Around Petersburg" and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

background: The Battle of Atlanta, fought on July 22, 1864, was one of the major engagements in the Atlanta Campaign during the American Civil War. Union forces under Major General William T. Sherman were advancing toward the strategic city of Atlanta, Georgia, a vital railroad and supply hub for the Confederacy. Confederate forces commanded by General John Bell Hood, who had recently taken over from General Joseph E. Johnston, attempted to halt Sherman’s advance through aggressive counterattacks. Hood launched a major assault on the Union left flank, hoping to break Sherman’s lines before reinforcements could consolidate. Despite initial Confederate gains, Union defenses held firm, bolstered by strong entrenchments and timely reinforcements. The battle was costly on both sides, with thousands of casualties, but ultimately it resulted in a Union victory, leaving the road to Atlanta open. This victory was crucial for Union morale and contributed to President Abraham Lincoln’s reelection later that year.