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62,000 Union troops marched over 650 miles in less than 100 days during General William Tecumseh Sherman's campaign through the South.
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Synopsis
General William Tecumseh Sherman leads 62,000 Union troops on a historic march through Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina during the fall of 1864. Over 650 miles, Sherman implements a strategy of total war, blurring the lines between combatants and civilians. The documentary features reenactments, maps, and quotes from historical sources, providing insight into Sherman's controversial legacy. It concludes with Sherman reflecting on his past as an old man in New York, while examining the mixed perceptions of his actions during the Civil War.
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Why Watch
- See Sherman's strategy in the March to the Sea.
- Meet the soldiers who marched with Sherman.
- Find out why Sherman was both hated and loved.
Did You Know
- Sherman's March covered over 650 miles in less than 100 days.
- Sherman lost only 600 men during the entire campaign.
- The documentary features historical reenactors portraying Sherman's soldiers.
- Sherman was accused of being insane in the months leading up to the Civil War.
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Who directed the documentary Sherman's March?
Sherman's March was directed by Rick King.
How many Union troops did Sherman lead during the March to the Sea?
Sherman led 62,000 Union troops during the March to the Sea.
What was the duration of Sherman's March to the Sea?
Sherman's March to the Sea lasted less than 100 days.
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