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Watch — The Burning Of Atlanta 2020

The narrative centers on residents of Atlanta watching their society collapse as Union ("Yankee") forces under General Sherman take control of the city.

is a historical action film directed by Christopher Forbes that depicts the fall and subsequent destruction of Atlanta during the American Civil War. Watch The Burning of Atlanta 2020

The film is based on the actual burning of Atlanta that began on . Historically, roughly 40% of the city was destroyed as General Sherman ordered the demolition of all facilities capable of supporting the Confederate war effort—including railroads and factories—before his march to Savannah. The narrative centers on residents of Atlanta watching

: A central subplot involves Confederate cavalrymen disguised in Union uniforms ("donning the Union blue") to infiltrate Northern lines and inventory supplies. Production and Reception Historically, roughly 40% of the city was destroyed

: The film stars Jerry Chesser, Russell Dobson, and William Wylie. It was written, produced, and directed by Christopher Forbes.