The History Channel Presents The Civil War Season 1

May. 29,2007
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From Harpers Ferry, Fort Sumter, and First Bull Run to Shiloh, Antietam, and Gettysburg, THE HISTORY CHANNEL PRESENTS: THE CIVIL WAR captures the most legendary Civil War battles in brilliant detail. A sweeping selection of the soldiers and legendary leaders who fought these battles, including Sherman, McClellan, Grant, Beauregard, Lee, Davis, and Jackson, are also brought back to life in richly detailed profiles. Through interviews with scholars and historians, reenactments, and their own written words, the full military and political contexts of these men, their armies, and the clashes between them are thoroughly explored.

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The History Channel Presents The Civil War Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 12 - Sherman and the March to the Sea
First Aired: August. 14,2007

1. War is Hell 2. The Emerging Warrior 3. Planning the March 4. Making Georgia Howl 5. Southern Hatred 6. Capturing Savannah

Episode 11 - Stonewall Jackson
First Aired: August. 07,2007

1. Genius of War 2. Devotion to Duty 3. Civilian Life 4. Growing Legend 5. Napoleonic Ideals 6. Stonewall Falls

Episode 10 - Robert E. Lee
First Aired: July. 31,2007

1. Lee's Sadness 2. The Young Robert 3. Lieutenant 4. Lee Takes Charge 5. Lee Versus Grant 6. Final Surrender

Episode 9 - West Point Classmates
First Aired: July. 24,2007

1. Comrades 2. Sons of West Point 3. Cadet vs. Cadet 4. Hay Foot, Straw Foot 5. Classmates at War 6. The Spirit of West Point

Episode 8 - The 54th Massachusetts
First Aired: July. 17,2007

1. First Black Regiment 2. Call to Arms 3. Fight for Respect 4. Ready for Battle 5. Assault on Ft. Wagner 6. Heroism Amid Carnage

Episode 7 - The Battle of First Bull Run
First Aired: July. 10,2007

1. America Divided 2. Rush to War 3. Manassas Junction 4. Battle for the Union 5. Stonewall Jackson 6. Union Retreat

Episode 6 - Destiny At Fort Sumter
First Aired: July. 03,2007

1. Dream of Freedom 2. To Protect the Union 3. States Divided 4. The Hour of War 5. The Bloodless Battle 6. Union Victory

Episode 5 - John Brown's War
First Aired: June. 26,2007

1. Slavery: Perpetual Bondage 2. The Protector of Slaves 3. Fighting Slavery Expansion 4. Harper's Ferry 5. Battle at the Armory 6. Capture and Execution

Episode 4 - The Tragedy At Cold Harbor
First Aired: June. 19,2007

1. No Escape 2. Grant's Hope 3. Position of Advantage 4. Cold Harbor 5. Call for a War 6. Entrenchment

Episode 3 - The Wheat Field At Gettysburg
First Aired: June. 12,2007

1. Preparing For Battle 2. Bold Plan 3. Heavy Force 4. Losing Leaders 5. Exposed 6. Field of Death

Episode 2 - The Bloody Lane At Antietam
First Aired: June. 05,2007

1. Bloodiest Battle 2. The Irish Brigade 3. Bloody Lane 4. Heroic Woman 5. Wounded 6. Recovery

Episode 1 - The Hornets' Nest At Shiloh
First Aired: May. 29,2007

1. Hornets' Nest 2. Surprise Attack 3. Nurse 4. Smoke of the Battle 5. The Yankees 6. Sharing Graves

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