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Civil War Journal

Civil War Journal

★ 7.2/10•1993•46m•TV-PG•Documentary
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Documentary series exploring the people, technology and battles behind the war between the states.

StatusEnded
Runtime46m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 1, 1993

Episodes

Episode 1 - John Brown's WarE146m

John Brown's War

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.

Sep 1, 1993

Episode 2 - Stonewall JacksonE246m

Stonewall Jackson

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

Sep 8, 1993

Episode 3 - Destiny at Ft. SumterE346m

Destiny at Ft. Sumter

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.

Sep 15, 1993

Episode 4 - McClellan's WayE460m

McClellan's Way

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

Sep 22, 1993

Episode 5 - The 54th MassachusettsE546m

The 54th Massachusetts

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

Sep 29, 1993

Episode 6 - The Gray Ghost: John Singleton MosbyE660m

The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby

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.

Oct 6, 1993

Episode 7 - Alexander Gardner: War PhotographerE760m

Alexander Gardner: War Photographer

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.

Oct 13, 1993

Episode 8 - The Battle of 1st Bull RunE846m

The Battle of 1st Bull Run

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

Oct 20, 1993

Episode 9 - Pickett's ChargeE960m

Pickett's Charge

Pickett charges Union forces at Gettysburg.

Oct 27, 1993

Episode 10 - Banners of GloryE1060m

Banners of Glory

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.

Nov 3, 1993

Episode 11 - West Point ClassmatesE1160m

West Point Classmates

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

Nov 10, 1993

Episode 12 - The USS Monitor vs. the CSS VirginiaE1260m

The USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia

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.

Nov 17, 1993

Episode 13 - Days of Darkness: Gettysburg CiviliansE1360m

Days of Darkness: Gettysburg Civilians

The battle at Gettysburg affects the townspeople.

Nov 24, 1993

Actors

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Host

Brian C. Pohanka

Brian C. Pohanka

Historian

William C. Davis

William C. Davis

Historian

James I. Robertson Jr.

James I. Robertson Jr.

Historian

Edwin C. Bearss

Edwin C. Bearss

Historian

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