Posted on May 21, 2021

The Second Burning of Atlanta - Atlanta Magazine

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On May 21, 1917, the Great Fire of Atlanta began. At least 10,000 people were displaced, but there was only one fatality. There was more damage done than Sherman's march through Atlanta. The article is a fascinating account of what happened.

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LTC David Brown

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I didn’t know about this. Great share

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SFC Randy Hellenbrand

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We had one in Wisconsin. The Peshtigo Fire. Nobody knows how many died as estimates range from 500 to 2,500.

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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We did a huge amount of damage to both sides....

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The Second Burning of Atlanta - Atlanta Magazine

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