Yes, and the huge structure that came down in flames in the Atlanta sequence was actually burned up as they filmed. It was the wall from "King Kong!"
I agree about the script -- it's kitsch of the highest order and in the end, didn't have much to say about anything. The Civil War from the South's point of view -- all I can say is that they didn't have a profound point of view. However, Lincoln and his military machine really did go beyond reason in punishing them. The funny part is that he wasn't punishing them for slavery.
Don't blame Lincoln. It was Sherman did most of the burning
