How do the myths about Sherman’s March line up with the historical realities?

Sherman’s March remains one of the contentious and mythologized events of the Civil War. Learn about how some of these myths line up with the realities in this interview with Anne Sarah Rubin. For more information about Dr. Rubin’s research on Sherman’s March, including maps, check out the online accompaniment to the book here: http://shermansmarch.org/

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