The March to the Sea, the most destructive campaign against a civilian population during the Civil War (1861-65), began in Atlanta on November 15, 1864, and concluded in Savannah on December 21, 1864
The average car battery will last for about three to five years. In some cases you'll find it fails right in the middle of this scale and needs replacing at the four-year mark. The exception to this rule of thumb is the modern AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology. This is found in batteries rated for 6 or 7 years.
Depending on its usage and the temperatures it faces, it can last a couple years or the lifetime of the car. If you don't drive much, the battery isn't getting any help. The short run times (the only time it gets charged) can't make up for the many starts and the constant drain of the car's many electrical systems.