Episodes 13

1 John Brown's War

September 1, 1993

46m

Civil 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.

2 Stonewall Jackson

September 8, 1993

46m

Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson leads troops at Fredericksburg, both battles at Bull Run, and Chancellorsville.

3 Destiny at Ft. Sumter

September 15, 1993

46m

When 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.

4 McClellan's Way

September 22, 1993

1h

The rise and fall of Union Gen. George McClellan, and how his repeated clashes with Abraham Lincoln doomed his leadership of the Union Army.

5 The 54th Massachusetts

September 29, 1993

46m

America's first black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts, fights at Fort Wagner.

6 The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby

October 6, 1993

1h

Dangerous, discreet, and enterprising, Confederate scout and guerrilla raider John Singleton Mosby’s operations embarrassed generals and wreaked havoc through the end of the war.

7 Alexander Gardner: War Photographer

October 13, 1993

1h

The story of the photographer whose pictures captured bloody battlefield scenes and who actually drew more notice in his time than the legendary Mathew Brady.

8 The Battle of 1st Bull Run

October 20, 1993

46m

Fought in July 1861, the first major battle of the Civil War introduces both sides to the horrors of war.

9 Pickett's Charge

October 27, 1993

1h

Pickett charges Union forces at Gettysburg.

10 Banners of Glory

November 3, 1993

1h

An 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.

11 West Point Classmates

November 10, 1993

1h

Prior to the Civil War, many opposing leaders -- including Gens. Grant an Lee -- were West Point classmates.

12 The USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia

November 17, 1993

1h

In 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.

13 Days of Darkness: Gettysburg Civilians

November 24, 1993

1h

The battle at Gettysburg affects the townspeople.

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