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The Civil War
Sherman's March to the Sea
From the burning of Atlanta to the gates of Savannah, 62,000 Union troops cut a 425-mile path through Georgia, living off the land and destroying all in their way. Follow Sherman's March to the Sea through the words of soldiers and civilians, then witness Hood's doomed campaign at Franklin and Nashville. Discover why the South would never forget. From Ken Burns's The Civil War.
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Richmond falls to Grant's army, Lee surrenders, Lincoln is assassinated, and the war ends.
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While causalities mount, Lincoln’s re-election chances dim.
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Follow the Battle of Gettysburg, draft riots, and the first African-American troops.
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Lincoln’s war to preserve the Union transforms to a war to emancipate the slaves.
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Find out what caused the war, examining slavery and questions of union and states’ rights.