Watch The Burning Of Atlanta 2020 [TRUSTED · 2026]

: Facing retreat, Confederate General Hood orders the city's supplies and military infrastructure destroyed to prevent them from falling into Union hands.

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 their society collapse as Union ("Yankee") forces under General Sherman take control of the city. Watch The Burning of Atlanta 2020

: Federal troops aim to use remaining goods in the warehouse district to outfit their army for the upcoming March to the Sea .

: A central subplot involves Confederate cavalrymen disguised in Union uniforms ("donning the Union blue") to infiltrate Northern lines and inventory supplies. Production and Reception : Facing retreat, Confederate General Hood orders the

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

: The film stars Jerry Chesser, Russell Dobson, and William Wylie. It was written, produced, and directed by Christopher Forbes. The narrative centers on residents of Atlanta watching

Released on streaming platforms on , by ITN Studios , the movie focuses on the period immediately following the major Battle of Atlanta in 1864. Plot Summary