Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! In 1864 to give hope to the Union prisoners of war. The song is written from the prisoner's point of view during the times. The song tells a story that means hope is coming to his fellow prisoners. Marching Through Georgia The l yrics of the song refer to U.S. Armed force significant general William T. Sherman 's " March to the Sea " to take control of the Confederate city of Savannah, Georgia in late 1864. Battle Cry of Freedom It was a patriotic song advocating the causes of Unionism and abolitionism. T he song also helped the morale of Union soldiers.
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