Atlanta's secret Yankees welcome Sherman's occupation but are still ousted from their home

Week 26 (October 13 - October 19) 37 Weeks

Premiered October 13, 2014
Week 26 (October 13 - October 19)

By mid-October 1864, all Atlanta residents have evacuated, with one exception: secret Union sympathizers. Union generals occupy the finest homes, including a mansion owned by Unionist Edward Rawson. Though the secret Yankees welcome Sherman, they, too, must flee. Sherman will have no civilians in the city, regardless of loyalty. Only Madison Berry, clerk for the Union army, is allowed to stay.

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37 Weeks

37 Weeks tells the story of Sherman's march on Atlanta. Each segment does more than just outline a military campaign - these stories make us feel and understand the human dimension of war. What did it feel like when Sherman's army - 100 thousand strong - was bearing down on your town or city? What was motivating Sherman's fateful decisions? These are among the stories being explored.

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