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Conquest, 19, Weapons of the Civil War
directed by Andrew Nock, in Conquest, 19 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 19 mins
Conquest brings you a fascinating look into United States' history with this episode which is dedicated to the weapons of the Civil War. There are cannon demos and battle re-enactments involving the Spencer Breach Loader, the highly accurate Sharpe's rifle and the Springfield rifle musket as well as the deadly bay...
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directed by Andrew Nock, in Conquest, 19 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 19 mins
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Conquest brings you a fascinating look into United States' history with this episode which is dedicated to the weapons of the Civil War. There are cannon demos and battle re-enactments involving the Spencer Breach Loader, the highly accurate Sharpe's rifle and the Springfield rifle musket as well as the deadly bayonet.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Woodward, 1956-
Author / Creator
Andrew Nock
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Conquest
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Woodward, 1956-
Topic / Theme
Battles, Cannons, Firearms, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Unknown Civil War, The Siege of Vicksburg
produced by Robert Senkel, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 48 mins
Narrated by Steven Lang, this film sets forth many of the lesser-known facts about the siege of Vicksburg that occurred during the Civil War. Under the direction of Major General Ulysses S. Grant, forces marched on this city, trapping many poorly prepared Confederate soldiers there. This victory over Lieutenant Ge...
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produced by Robert Senkel, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 48 mins
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Narrated by Steven Lang, this film sets forth many of the lesser-known facts about the siege of Vicksburg that occurred during the Civil War. Under the direction of Major General Ulysses S. Grant, forces marched on this city, trapping many poorly prepared Confederate soldiers there. This victory over Lieutenant General John Pemberton's soldiers was one of the most decisive and devastating ones that took place in 1863. It basically destroyed the C...
Narrated by Steven Lang, this film sets forth many of the lesser-known facts about the siege of Vicksburg that occurred during the Civil War. Under the direction of Major General Ulysses S. Grant, forces marched on this city, trapping many poorly prepared Confederate soldiers there. This victory over Lieutenant General John Pemberton's soldiers was one of the most decisive and devastating ones that took place in 1863. It basically destroyed the Confederacy's control over this important area surrounding the Mississippi. It has been estimated that close to 19,000 Americans lost their lives during this bloody battle. This film brings to life the many different societal values and practices that tore this country apart less than two centuries ago.
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Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robert Senkel
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Person Discussed
Ulysses Simpson Grant, 1822-1885, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, 1807-1891, John A. McClernand, 1812-1890, John Clifford Pemberton, 1814-1881
Topic / Theme
Military campaigns, Sieges, Siege of Vicksburg, MS, May 5-July 4, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Unknown Civil War, Shiloh: Part One: The Tennessee River Campaign
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 42 mins
This documentary is about Grant's rise to fame and glory, and the dire mistakes he made that led to the greatest battle in the West. This video also includes interviews with some prominent historians.
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 42 mins
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This documentary is about Grant's rise to fame and glory, and the dire mistakes he made that led to the greatest battle in the West. This video also includes interviews with some prominent historians.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Person Discussed
Ulysses Simpson Grant, 1822-1885, Henry Wager Halleck, 1815-1875, Albert Sidney Johnston, 1803-1862, William Tecumseh Sherman, 1820-1891
Topic / Theme
Battles, Generals, Military campaigns, Battle of Shiloh, TN, April 6, 1862, First Battle of Corinth, MS, April 29-May 30, 1862, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 1, Antietam
directed by Michael Epstein; produced by Caroline Suh, fl. 2001-2016, in 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Antietam was the first major clash of the Civil War to take place on Northern soil. It was also the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, causing approximately 23,000 casualties. What changed Antietam from merely an infamous day in the nation's history to one of its most profound? This program describes...
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directed by Michael Epstein; produced by Caroline Suh, fl. 2001-2016, in 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
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Antietam was the first major clash of the Civil War to take place on Northern soil. It was also the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, causing approximately 23,000 casualties. What changed Antietam from merely an infamous day in the nation's history to one of its most profound? This program describes the attacks and counterattacks of September 17, 1862, while spotlighting the historic document that emerged from the smoke and ashes:...
Antietam was the first major clash of the Civil War to take place on Northern soil. It was also the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, causing approximately 23,000 casualties. What changed Antietam from merely an infamous day in the nation's history to one of its most profound? This program describes the attacks and counterattacks of September 17, 1862, while spotlighting the historic document that emerged from the smoke and ashes: the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Caroline Suh, fl. 2001-2016, Jeffrey Wright, 1965-
Author / Creator
Michael Epstein
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America
Speaker / Narrator
Jeffrey Wright, 1965-
Person Discussed
Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870, Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, George Brinton McClellan, 1826-1885
Topic / Theme
Battlefields, Military strategy, Military casualties, Public opinion, Battle of Antietam, MD, September 17, 1862, American History, Civil War (1860–1865)
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Battlefield Detectives, 1, The Civil War: Shiloh
produced by Bob Bentley, 1946-, in Battlefield Detectives, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
One of the great routs, indeed one of the great shocks, of the Civil War was the Confederate defeat at Shiloh. They had chosen the battlefield; they had chosen the moment to attack; and they achieved almost total strategic and tactical surprise. Twelve hours after their surprise attack they were in a commanding po...
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produced by Bob Bentley, 1946-, in Battlefield Detectives, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
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One of the great routs, indeed one of the great shocks, of the Civil War was the Confederate defeat at Shiloh. They had chosen the battlefield; they had chosen the moment to attack; and they achieved almost total strategic and tactical surprise. Twelve hours after their surprise attack they were in a commanding position, but the next day they withdrew in disarray. For nearly 150 years Confederate failure has been blamed on the fact that they lost...
One of the great routs, indeed one of the great shocks, of the Civil War was the Confederate defeat at Shiloh. They had chosen the battlefield; they had chosen the moment to attack; and they achieved almost total strategic and tactical surprise. Twelve hours after their surprise attack they were in a commanding position, but the next day they withdrew in disarray. For nearly 150 years Confederate failure has been blamed on the fact that they lost valuable time at the Hornet's Nest, where a detachment of Union soldiers held the line. But through forensic history Battlefield Detectives uncovers a very different story of why things went so badly for the Confederates at the Battle of Shiloh.
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Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bob Bentley, 1946-, Gavin MacFadyen
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Battlefield Detectives
Speaker / Narrator
Gavin MacFadyen
Topic / Theme
Battles, Battle of Shiloh, TN, April 6, 1862, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Unknown Civil War, Battle of Chickamauga
produced by Tony Long, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 52 mins
The Battle of Chickamauga is considered the bloodiest two-day battle in American Civil War history. Commentaries from authors and historians, battle reenactments, maps, photographs and actual battlefield scenes recount the unforgettable clash between north and south. The video documentary Battle of Chickamauga tak...
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produced by Tony Long, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 52 mins
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The Battle of Chickamauga is considered the bloodiest two-day battle in American Civil War history. Commentaries from authors and historians, battle reenactments, maps, photographs and actual battlefield scenes recount the unforgettable clash between north and south. The video documentary Battle of Chickamauga takes viewers into the thick of the action with its restaged events as it commemorates the battles heroes, triumphs and tragedies. Viewers...
The Battle of Chickamauga is considered the bloodiest two-day battle in American Civil War history. Commentaries from authors and historians, battle reenactments, maps, photographs and actual battlefield scenes recount the unforgettable clash between north and south. The video documentary Battle of Chickamauga takes viewers into the thick of the action with its restaged events as it commemorates the battles heroes, triumphs and tragedies. Viewers follow James Longstreet as he breaks through the Federal line on day two of the conflict and as George Thomas makes his stand on Snodgrass Hill. This video is appropriate for grades 8 and up.
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Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tony Long, Stephen Langridge
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Speaker / Narrator
Stephen Langridge
Person Discussed
Braxton Bragg, 1817-1876, William Starke Rosecrans, 1819-1898
Topic / Theme
Battles, Battle of Chickamauga, GA, September 18-20, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Unknown Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg: Day 1
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Lee's grand invasion, Lincoln's search for a general, Jeb Stuart's mysterious raid, John Buford's clever defense. This is the story of an accidental meeting between two great American armies, the Battle of Gettysburg: Day 1.
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
Lee's grand invasion, Lincoln's search for a general, Jeb Stuart's mysterious raid, John Buford's clever defense. This is the story of an accidental meeting between two great American armies, the Battle of Gettysburg: Day 1.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Person Discussed
Richard Stoddert Ewell, 1817-1872, Joseph Hooker, 1814-1879, Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870
Topic / Theme
Battles, Military campaigns, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Unknown Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg: Day 2
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 32 mins
Meade's fish hook, Lee's counter march, Sickle's salient, Devil's Den, the Wheat Field, the peach orchard, the horror of the Valley of Death, the fight for Little Round Top. This was a desperate day in the American Civil War and it became one of the most hallowed, the Battle of Gettysburg: Day 2.
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 32 mins
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Meade's fish hook, Lee's counter march, Sickle's salient, Devil's Den, the Wheat Field, the peach orchard, the horror of the Valley of Death, the fight for Little Round Top. This was a desperate day in the American Civil War and it became one of the most hallowed, the Battle of Gettysburg: Day 2.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Person Discussed
Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870, James Longstreet, 1821-1904, George Gordon Meade, 1815-1872, Daniel Edgar Sickles, 1819-1914
Topic / Theme
Battles, Flanking, Military strategy, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Unknown Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg: Day 3
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 35 mins
The most famous day of the Civil War, the most dramatic attack in American military history...15,000 men...a mile of open ground into the jaws of hell. This is the story of Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg: Day 3. Part of the series Unknown Civil War.
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 35 mins
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The most famous day of the Civil War, the most dramatic attack in American military history...15,000 men...a mile of open ground into the jaws of hell. This is the story of Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg: Day 3. Part of the series Unknown Civil War.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Person Discussed
Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870, James Longstreet, 1821-1904, George Gordon Meade, 1815-1872, George Edward Pickett, 1825-1875
Topic / Theme
Battles, Flanking, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Unknown Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg: Overview
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
The people of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania had heard these rumors before and never had the enemy arrived, but on Friday June 26, 1863 a brigade of rebel cavalry suddenly appeared in town. They were followed by an entire division of Confederate infantry. After gathering supplies the troops left. What the citizens of Ge...
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
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The people of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania had heard these rumors before and never had the enemy arrived, but on Friday June 26, 1863 a brigade of rebel cavalry suddenly appeared in town. They were followed by an entire division of Confederate infantry. After gathering supplies the troops left. What the citizens of Gettysburg did not realize was that this was just a prelude to war. At that moment two of the largest armies of the world were about to c...
The people of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania had heard these rumors before and never had the enemy arrived, but on Friday June 26, 1863 a brigade of rebel cavalry suddenly appeared in town. They were followed by an entire division of Confederate infantry. After gathering supplies the troops left. What the citizens of Gettysburg did not realize was that this was just a prelude to war. At that moment two of the largest armies of the world were about to converge on their quiet town.
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Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Person Discussed
Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870, George Gordon Meade, 1815-1872
Topic / Theme
Battles, Flanking, Generals, Military campaigns, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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