150 Years Later, Atlanta Challenges Civil War 'Myth' Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Circa 1864: Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's army lays siege to Atlanta. After the battle, Confederate General Johnston was relieved and replaced by General Hood. ( Buyenlarge / Getty ) Produced by Mythili Rao Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC