In the fall of 1864, General William Tecumseh Sherman led his army through Atlanta, Georgia, burning most of the city along the way. From Atlanta, they marched across the state to its most important city at the time: Savannah. In this episode, James interviews Bennett Parten, Assistant Professor of History at Georgia Southern University, about his recently released book Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman's March and the Story of America's Largest Emancipation. Parten argues that the March to the Sea was more than just a military campaign; it was also the biggest liberation event in American history. This fascinating interview will change your perspective on a historical event you thought you understood well.

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