Fort Benning in “The Walking Dead” was mentioned as a potential safe haven early in the series but was later revealed to have been overrun by walkers.
In the context of “The Walking Dead,” which is a post-apocalyptic horror television series based on the comic book series of the same name, Fort Benning is a location that holds significance in the early seasons. The characters, particularly Rick Grimes and his group of survivors, initially consider Fort Benning as a destination after leaving Atlanta, hoping to find military protection and a secure environment amidst the chaos of the walker (zombie) outbreak.
However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Fort Benning, like many other supposed safe zones, has fallen to the walker epidemic. The hope that it could provide sanctuary for the survivors is dashed when they encounter other survivors who suggest that the fort is no longer safe. The series does not show Fort Benning directly, but through the experiences and interactions of the characters, it is implied that the fort has been overrun by walkers, much like the rest of the world in the series’ universe.
The fate of Fort Benning is a small piece in the larger narrative of “The Walking Dead,” which focuses on the human struggle for survival in a world where societal structures have collapsed, and the living must contend not only with the undead but also with other survivors who can be just as dangerous.
