Civil War Journal

1993 - 1997

John Brown's War

1st September 1993

Episode 1

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.

Stonewall Jackson

8th September 1993

Episode 2

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

Destiny at Ft. Sumter

15th September 1993

Episode 3

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.

McClellan's Way

22nd September 1993

Episode 4

The 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

29th September 1993

Episode 5

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

The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby

6th October 1993

Episode 6

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.

Alexander Gardner: War Photographer

13th October 1993

Episode 7

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.

The Battle of 1st Bull Run

20th October 1993

Episode 8

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

Pickett's Charge

27th October 1993

Episode 9

Pickett charges Union forces at Gettysburg.

Banners of Glory

3rd November 1993

Episode 10

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.

West Point Classmates

10th November 1993

Episode 11

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

The USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia

17th November 1993

Episode 12

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.

Days of Darkness: Gettysburg Civilians

24th November 1993

Episode 13

The battle at Gettysburg affects the townspeople.

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Danny Glover•Brian C. Pohanka•William C. Davis

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Documentary series exploring the people, technology and battles behind the war between the states.

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Danny Glover

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Brian C. Pohanka

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William C. Davis

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James I. Robertson Jr.

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Edwin C. Bearss

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