Civil War Journal

Season 1

TV-PG
A documentary series illustrating various episodes of the American Civil War.

13 Episodes

  • John Brown's War
    E1
    John Brown's WarCivil War Journal covers the life and exploits of John Brown. With his revolutionary ideas and actions, he will be one of the catalysts that would lead to the civil war.
  • Stonewall Jackson
    E2
    Stonewall JacksonConfederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson leads troops at Fredericksburg, both battles at Bull Run, and Chancellorsville.
  • Destiny at Ft. Sumter
    E3
    Destiny at Ft. SumterWhen President Abraham Lincoln tries to resupply Union soldiers at Fort Sumter in Charleston's harbor, the Confederate response leads to the opening of the Civil War.
  • McClellan's Way
    E4
    McClellan's WayThe rise and fall of Union Gen. George McClellan, and how his repeated clashes with Abraham Lincoln doomed his leadership of the Union Army.
  • The 54th Massachusetts
    E5
    The 54th MassachusettsAmerica's first black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts, fights at Fort Wagner.
  • The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby
    E6
    The Gray Ghost: John Singleton MosbyDangerous, discreet, and enterprising, Confederate scout and guerrilla raider John Singleton Mosby’s operations embarrassed generals and wreaked havoc through the end of the war.
  • Alexander Gardner: War Photographer
    E7
    Alexander Gardner: War PhotographerThe story of the photographer whose pictures captured bloody battlefield scenes and who actually drew more notice in his time than the legendary Mathew Brady.
  • The Battle of 1st Bull Run
    E8
    The Battle of 1st Bull RunFought in July 1861, the first major battle of the Civil War introduces both sides to the horrors of war.
  • Pickett's Charge
    E9
    Pickett's ChargePickett charges Union forces at Gettysburg.
  • Banners of Glory
    E10
    Banners of GloryAn account of how the Union and Confederate flags were not only symbols of pride and nationhood, but also served other important functions during the Civil War.
  • West Point Classmates
    E11
    West Point ClassmatesPrior to the Civil War, many opposing leaders -- including Gens. Grant an Lee -- were West Point classmates.
  • The USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia
    E12
    The USS Monitor vs. the CSS VirginiaIn March 1862, the North's USS Monitor and the South's CSS Virginia clashed in an inclusive battle. But the ironclads changed naval warfare forever.
  • Days of Darkness: Gettysburg Civilians
    E13
    Days of Darkness: Gettysburg CiviliansThe battle at Gettysburg affects the townspeople.

Cast of Season 1

  • Danny GloverHost
  • Brian C. PohankaHistorian
  • William C. DavisHistorian
  • James I. Robertson Jr.Historian
  • Edwin C. BearssHistorian

 

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