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The Civil War

Season 1 Episode 5: The Universe of Battle

The Battle of Gettysburg marks a pivotal moment in the war, as President Lincoln's powerful speech at the Union cemetery's dedication leaves a lasting impact, while the city of New York descends into chaos amidst the draft riots.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Cause

1. The Cause

Aired: Sep 23, 1990

The next episode delves into the tumultuous years leading up to the American ...

Episode 2 A Very Bloody Affair

2. A Very Bloody Affair

Aired: Sep 24, 1990

The Civil War evolves into a fierce struggle for liberation in 1862, as the P...

Episode 3 Forever Free

3. Forever Free

Aired: Sep 24, 1990

The next episode explores the Union's triumph over the Confederacy, driven by...

Episode 4 Simply Murder

4. Simply Murder

Aired: Sep 25, 1990

The next episode delves into the Northern resistance to Lincoln's Emancipatio...

Episode 7 Most Hallowed Ground

7. Most Hallowed Ground

Aired: Sep 26, 1990

The 1864 presidential election approaches, threatening to replace Abraham Lin...

Episode 8 War is all Hell

8. War is all Hell

Aired: Sep 27, 1990

Sherman's Union troops will march through Georgia and the Carolinas, causing ...

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Info about The Civil War

Network: PBS

Genres:War, Documentary, History