Season 1 (1993)

John Brown's War
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September 1, 1993 • 46m

Civil War Journal covers the life and exploits of John Brown. With his revolutionary ideas and actions, he will be one of the cata...Read more

Stonewall Jackson
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September 8, 1993 • 46m

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

Destiny at Ft. Sumter
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September 15, 1993 • 46m

When President Abraham Lincoln tries to resupply Union soldiers at Fort Sumter in Charleston's harbor, the Confederate response le...Read more

McClellan's Way
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September 22, 1993 • 1h

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
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September 29, 1993 • 46m

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

The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby
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October 6, 1993 • 1h

Dangerous, discreet, and enterprising, Confederate scout and guerrilla raider John Singleton Mosby’s operations embarrassed genera...Read more

Alexander Gardner: War Photographer
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October 13, 1993 • 1h

The story of the photographer whose pictures captured bloody battlefield scenes and who actually drew more notice in his time than...Read more

The Battle of 1st Bull Run
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October 20, 1993 • 46m

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

Pickett's Charge
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October 27, 1993 • 1h

Pickett charges Union forces at Gettysburg.

Banners of Glory
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November 3, 1993 • 1h

An account of how the Union and Confederate flags were not only symbols of pride and nationhood, but also served other important f...Read more

West Point Classmates
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November 10, 1993 • 1h

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

The USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia
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November 17, 1993 • 1h

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
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November 24, 1993 • 1h

The battle at Gettysburg affects the townspeople.