Tennessee Civil War 150  Women and the War

The Civil War turned the home front into the frontline for many women in the Confederacy. Details

 

Program: Tennessee Civil War 150

Episode: Women and the War

As husbands departed, wives and daughters had to shoulder the full burden of daily life. Hardship and hunger forced changes in long held cultural and societal beliefs, breaking boundaries confining most women, while breaking chains for others.

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Duration: (29:13)
Premiere Date: 02/23/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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