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Unknown Civil War, Michael Shaara: The Soul of a Writer
produced by Arthur Drooker, fl. 1998, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 41 mins
'The Killer Angels' won the 1975 Pulitzer Prize. It was a national best seller and the book on which the popular movie Gettysburg is based. Though the novel is considered a classic of Civil War literature, its author Michael Shaara remains little known despite the fact that he revealed a little of himself on every...
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produced by Arthur Drooker, fl. 1998, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 41 mins
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'The Killer Angels' won the 1975 Pulitzer Prize. It was a national best seller and the book on which the popular movie Gettysburg is based. Though the novel is considered a classic of Civil War literature, its author Michael Shaara remains little known despite the fact that he revealed a little of himself on every page. This is the story of Shaara who strongly identified with commanders on both sides of the Civil War.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Arthur Drooker, fl. 1998, Kevin Conway, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Speaker / Narrator
Kevin Conway, 1942-
Person Discussed
Michael Shaara, 1928-1988
Topic / Theme
Battles, Novels, Parent-child relations, Writers, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, American History, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Unknown Civil War, Shiloh: Part Two: The Battle of Pittsburg Landing
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 48 mins
This was a major battle early in the Civil War: a place where future heroes made grievous mistakes. In the backwoods of Tennessee frightened boys became veteran soldiers and the nation learned the horror of a modern war. This is the story of Shiloh and the fight for Pittsburg Landing.
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 48 mins
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This was a major battle early in the Civil War: a place where future heroes made grievous mistakes. In the backwoods of Tennessee frightened boys became veteran soldiers and the nation learned the horror of a modern war. This is the story of Shiloh and the fight for Pittsburg Landing.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas, Stephen Lang, 1952-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Speaker / Narrator
Stephen Lang, 1952-
Person Discussed
Ulysses Simpson Grant, 1822-1885, William Tecumseh Sherman, 1820-1891
Topic / Theme
Battles, Military officers, Military casualties, 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, The Battle of Antietam
produced by David de Vries, 1961-, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 41 mins
This is the story of the battle of Antietam presented through archival pictures and interviews.
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produced by David de Vries, 1961-, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 41 mins
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This is the story of the battle of Antietam presented through archival pictures and interviews.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David de Vries, 1961-, Stephen Langridge
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Speaker / Narrator
Stephen Langridge
Person Discussed
Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870, George Brinton McClellan, 1826-1885
Topic / Theme
Battles, Military officers, Military casualties, Battle of Antietam, MD, September 17, 1862, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Unknown Civil War, The Battle of Chancellorsville
directed by David de Vries, 1961-, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 45 mins
The Union Army launches a massive assault on the Confederates at Chancellorsville, Va.
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directed by David de Vries, 1961-, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 45 mins
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The Union Army launches a massive assault on the Confederates at Chancellorsville, Va.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
David de Vries, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Person Discussed
Joseph Hooker, 1814-1879, Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870
Topic / Theme
Battles, Battle of Chancellorsville, VA, April 30-May 6, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865)
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Unknown Civil War, The Irish At Gettysburg
produced by David de Vries, 1961-, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 37 mins
America's Irish came to the United States to escape a great famine. In April 1863 they fought to protect their adopted countries, both North and South. From the Army of the Potomac's famous Irish Brigade to Lee's legendary Louisiana tigers, the Irish would add their own special chapter to the saga of the Civil War...
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produced by David de Vries, 1961-, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 37 mins
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America's Irish came to the United States to escape a great famine. In April 1863 they fought to protect their adopted countries, both North and South. From the Army of the Potomac's famous Irish Brigade to Lee's legendary Louisiana tigers, the Irish would add their own special chapter to the saga of the Civil War's greatest battle. This is the story of the Irish a Gettysburg.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David de Vries, 1961-, Kevin Conway, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Speaker / Narrator
Kevin Conway, 1942-
Topic / Theme
Battles, Immigrant populations, Irish people, Military units, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Irish, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Unknown Civil War, The Petersburg Campaign
produced by Jaime Hellman, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 45 mins
What started out to be Grant's simple pursuit by trying to gain 'possession of Lee's Army,' turned out to become one of the largest military campaigns of the Civil War.
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produced by Jaime Hellman, in Unknown Civil War (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 45 mins
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What started out to be Grant's simple pursuit by trying to gain 'possession of Lee's Army,' turned out to become one of the largest military campaigns of the Civil War.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jaime Hellman
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Unknown Civil War
Person Discussed
Ulysses Simpson Grant, 1822-1885, Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870
Topic / Theme
Military campaigns, Sieges, Intrenchments, Battle of the Crater, VA, July 30, 1864, Siege of Petersburg, VA, June 18, 1864-April 2, 1865, 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
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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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