Go back

The March to War

Episode number: 1

Overview: The Civil War, one of the most defining moments in American history, tore the nation apart, pitting North against South--brother against brother. Over the course of four years, more than 750,000 military and civilian lives were sacrificed to make the United States a more perfect union, where the human rights of every person are guaranteed.

Weapons of War

Episode number: 2

Overview: Examines technological innovations that tilted the balance of power between the Union and Confederacy and changed the way battles would be fought forever.

Bloodbath

Episode number: 3

Overview: The Civil War, one of the most defining moments in American history, tore the nation apart, pitting North against South--brother against brother. Over the course of four years, more than 750,000 military and civilian lives were sacrificed to make the United States a more perfect union, where the human rights of every person are guaranteed.

The Legacy of War

Episode number: 4

Overview: Examines the profound ramifications of the Civil War on American history. As the fog of the war lifted, the United States tumbled into a deep recession