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John Brown's War

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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

Episode number: 2

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

Destiny at Ft. Sumter

Episode number: 3

Overview: 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

Episode number: 4

Overview: 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

Episode number: 5

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

The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby

Episode number: 6

Overview: 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

Episode number: 7

Overview: 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

Episode number: 8

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

Pickett's Charge

Episode number: 9

Overview: Pickett charges Union forces at Gettysburg.

Banners of Glory

Episode number: 10

Overview: 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

Episode number: 11

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

The USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia

Episode number: 12

Overview: 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

Episode number: 13

Overview: The battle at Gettysburg affects the townspeople.