Season 2: Episode 4 | Southern Mercy
Aired February 12, 2017
After the Second Battle of Bull Run and the battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill), Hopkins and Emma set out to rescue a stranded group of wounded Union soldiers. Lisette, a hospital observer, discovers the truth about a young soldier, shocking Foster. Hopkins and Emma share an intimate moment.
Historical Context
Early September, 1862. In the wake of Second Bull Run/Second Manassas, where the Union suffered a resounding defeat, incurring 10,000 killed and wounded. The battle was a significant blow to Union morale and gave the South reason to believe the war could be won in their favor.
Directed by Laura Innes
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