Civil War Journal
Documentary series exploring the people, technology and battles behind the war between the states.
Cast: Danny Glover, Brian C. Pohanka, William C. Davis
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13 episodes
1. 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.TV-PGCC46minSep 1, 1993
2. Stonewall JacksonConfederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson leads troops at Fredericksburg, both battles at Bull Run, and Chancellorsville.TV-PGCC46minSep 8, 1993
3. 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.TV-PGCC46minSep 15, 1993
4. 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.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minSep 22, 1993
5. The 54th MassachusettsAmerica's first black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts, fights at Fort Wagner.TV-PGCC46minSep 29, 1993
6. 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.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minOct 6, 1993
7. 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.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minOct 13, 1993
8. 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.TV-PGCC46minOct 20, 1993
9. Pickett's ChargePickett charges Union forces at Gettysburg.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minOct 27, 1993
10. 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.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minNov 3, 1993
11. West Point ClassmatesPrior to the Civil War, many opposing leaders -- including Gens. Grant an Lee -- were West Point classmates.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minNov 10, 1993
12. 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.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minNov 17, 1993
13. Days of Darkness: Gettysburg CiviliansThe battle at Gettysburg affects the townspeople.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minNov 24, 1993
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Documentary series exploring the people, technology and battles behind the war between the states.
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