The Civil War: Blood and Honor (2006)
The American Civil War is one of the most studied military conflicts the world over. There have been numerous books, films and documentaries that have looked at almost every aspect of the war, yet none have taken you directly to the battle lines to see the action from the soldier's point of view. With the help of several thousand history re-enactors, The Civil War goes beyond the fog of war and allows you to experience the glory and heartache of the battles that changed war forever. Through personal letters, official reports and diaries, viewers will come to understand not only the battle but also the political and personal reasons why our nation took up arms.
Seasons & Episode
First-hand accounts, archival photography and dramatic reenactments are combined for the documentary series Civil War: Blood and Honor, chronicling the 19th-century conflict that saw the United States split in two. This first episode recounts the catalysts for the war as well as the opening stages.
The Civil War: Blood and Honor documentary series continues with this second installment. Highlights include the bloody and indecisive Battle of Shiloh.
Each entry of Civil War: Blood and Honor covers a different segment of the US Civil War, combining firsthand accounts from diaries with dramatic reenactments. This third installment covers some of the fiercest and bloodiest battles of the conflict.
The battles in Texas are among the highlights of this fourth installment in the Civil War: Blood and Honor documentary series. The war is recounted via reenactments and personal accounts found in letters and diaries.
This fifth installment of the documentary series Civil War: Blood and Honor sees the final throes of the Confederate force followed by victory for the Union.
Stacy Keach narrates this well-mounted Civil War docudrama. Filmed on location, The Last Full Measure recounts the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Scenes of the battleground as it looks today are intercut with vintage engravings. The confrontation itself is re-enacted by Civil War buffs, as Keach reads contemporary eyewitness accounts.
The story of Sylvanus Thayer and how he transformed the Military Academy into an institution known for its history of moulding great leaders.