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Discussion of the Strategic Improtance of Maryland in the U.S. Civil War, 1862
directed by Michael Epstein; produced by Caroline Suh, fl. 2001-2016; in Antietam, 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 2 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 Antietam, 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 2 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
Author / Creator
Michael Epstein
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America
Person Discussed
Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870, Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, George Brinton McClellan, 1826-1885
Topic / Theme
Military strategy, Political boundaries, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, American History, Civil War (1860–1865)
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Civil War Combat, The Tragedy at Cold Harbor
directed by David de Vries, 1961-; produced by David de Vries, 1961-, in Civil War Combat (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2000), 36 mins
Commentary by historians and eyewitness testimony are combined with dramatic reenactments to bring to life the tragic story of Cold Harbor, the bloody battle fought June 1-3, 1864. The Union lost 13,000 men, of which 6,000 fell in less than an hour of fighting on the third day of battle. Confederate losses totaled...
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directed by David de Vries, 1961-; produced by David de Vries, 1961-, in Civil War Combat (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2000), 36 mins
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Commentary by historians and eyewitness testimony are combined with dramatic reenactments to bring to life the tragic story of Cold Harbor, the bloody battle fought June 1-3, 1864. The Union lost 13,000 men, of which 6,000 fell in less than an hour of fighting on the third day of battle. Confederate losses totaled 2500.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David de Vries, 1961-, Tony Jay, 1933-2006
Author / Creator
David de Vries, 1961-
Date Published / Released
1999, 2000
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Combat
Speaker / Narrator
Tony Jay, 1933-2006
Person Discussed
Ulysses Simpson Grant, 1822-1885, Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870
Topic / Theme
Battles, Military strategy, Battle of Cold Harbor, VA, May 31-June 12, 1864, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Discussion of Slavery in the Antebellum Period and the Roots of Southern Secession
in The Conflict Begins, Disc 1, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1993, first release 2001), 7 mins
The History Channel's acclaimed series, Civil War Journal, takes viewers beyond the battles and into the personal stories of the War Between the States. Drawing on diaries, photographs and dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed. In this gripping, 2 DVD set, the earliest days of t...
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in The Conflict Begins, Disc 1, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1993, first release 2001), 7 mins
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The History Channel's acclaimed series, Civil War Journal, takes viewers beyond the battles and into the personal stories of the War Between the States. Drawing on diaries, photographs and dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed. In this gripping, 2 DVD set, the earliest days of the war come alive through four favorite episodes: John Brown's War, Destiny at Fort Sumter, The Battle of 1st Bull Run, The 54th Massac...
The History Channel's acclaimed series, Civil War Journal, takes viewers beyond the battles and into the personal stories of the War Between the States. Drawing on diaries, photographs and dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed. In this gripping, 2 DVD set, the earliest days of the war come alive through four favorite episodes: John Brown's War, Destiny at Fort Sumter, The Battle of 1st Bull Run, The 54th Massachusetts.
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Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2001, 1993
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Journal
Person Discussed
John Brown, 1800-1859
Topic / Theme
Secession, Slavery, States' rights, First Battle of Fort Sumter, SC, April 12, 1861, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Civil War Journal, The Conflict Begins, Disc 2
directed by Donna Lusitana; produced by Noah Morowitz, in Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1993), 1 hour 25 mins
The History Channel's acclaimed series, Civil War Journal, takes viewers beyond the battles and into the personal stories of the War Between the States. Drawing on diaries, photographs and dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed. In this gripping, 2 DVD set, the earliest days of t...
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directed by Donna Lusitana; produced by Noah Morowitz, in Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1993), 1 hour 25 mins
Description
The History Channel's acclaimed series, Civil War Journal, takes viewers beyond the battles and into the personal stories of the War Between the States. Drawing on diaries, photographs and dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed. In this gripping, 2 DVD set, the earliest days of the war come alive through four favorite episodes: John Brown's War, Destiny at Fort Sumter, The Battle of 1st Bull Run, The 54th Massac...
The History Channel's acclaimed series, Civil War Journal, takes viewers beyond the battles and into the personal stories of the War Between the States. Drawing on diaries, photographs and dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed. In this gripping, 2 DVD set, the earliest days of the war come alive through four favorite episodes: John Brown's War, Destiny at Fort Sumter, The Battle of 1st Bull Run, The 54th Massachusetts.
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Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Noah Morowitz, Danny Glover, 1946-
Author / Creator
Donna Lusitana
Date Published / Released
2001, 1993
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Journal
Speaker / Narrator
Danny Glover, 1946-
Topic / Theme
African-Americans, Battles, Enlistment, Regiment, First Battle of Manassas, VA, July 21, 1861, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), African Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Discussion of James Longstreet's Early Life and West Point Education
directed by Craig Haffner; produced by Chris Mortensen; in General James Longstreet: Lee's Prodigal Son, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1994, first release 1994), 5 mins
In a war filled with a high code of loyalty and honor, few served more faithfully than Confederate General James Longstreet. His vision of the changing art of battle put him at odds with the favored Robert E. Lee and set the stage for a bloody controversy that refuses to end. This is the story of the man who many...
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directed by Craig Haffner; produced by Chris Mortensen; in General James Longstreet: Lee's Prodigal Son, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1994, first release 1994), 5 mins
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In a war filled with a high code of loyalty and honor, few served more faithfully than Confederate General James Longstreet. His vision of the changing art of battle put him at odds with the favored Robert E. Lee and set the stage for a bloody controversy that refuses to end. This is the story of the man who many thought was the best corps commander on either side of the war, yet is best known for losing the war for the South at the Battle of Get...
In a war filled with a high code of loyalty and honor, few served more faithfully than Confederate General James Longstreet. His vision of the changing art of battle put him at odds with the favored Robert E. Lee and set the stage for a bloody controversy that refuses to end. This is the story of the man who many thought was the best corps commander on either side of the war, yet is best known for losing the war for the South at the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Chris Mortensen
Author / Creator
Craig Haffner
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Journal
Person Discussed
James Longstreet, 1821-1904
Topic / Theme
Family, Military academies, 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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Discussion of Abraham Lincoln's Preparation of His Gettysburg Address, 1863
directed by Donna Lusitana; in Lincoln and Gettysburg, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1994, first release 1994), 7 mins
The glory and the pain of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address are recalled.
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directed by Donna Lusitana; in Lincoln and Gettysburg, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1994, first release 1994), 7 mins
Description
The glory and the pain of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address are recalled.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Donna Lusitana
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Journal
Person Discussed
Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865
Topic / Theme
Battles, Heads of state, Myths and legends, Speeches, Abraham Lincoln Delivers the Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Discussion of Nathan Forrest's Service in the Confederate Army, 1861-1863
directed by Craig Haffner; produced by Linda Fuller, fl. 1993; in Nathan Bedford Forrest, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995, first release 1994), 11 mins
Focuses on the ruthless military career of Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest.
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directed by Craig Haffner; produced by Linda Fuller, fl. 1993; in Nathan Bedford Forrest, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995, first release 1994), 11 mins
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Focuses on the ruthless military career of Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Linda Fuller, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Craig Haffner
Date Published / Released
1994, 1995
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Journal
Person Discussed
Nathan Bedford Forrest, 1821-1877
Topic / Theme
Battles, Military careers, Military morale, Military strategy, Battle of Fort Donelson, TN, February 11-16, 1862, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Civil War Journal, Traitor President Jefferson Davis
directed by Donna Lusitana; produced by Martin Gillam, in Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1994), 40 mins
Biography of Jefferson Davis with emphasis on his Civil War career.
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directed by Donna Lusitana; produced by Martin Gillam, in Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1994), 40 mins
Description
Biography of Jefferson Davis with emphasis on his Civil War career.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Martin Gillam
Author / Creator
Donna Lusitana
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Journal
Person Discussed
Jefferson Davis, 1808-1889
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Secession, Slavery, Confederate States of America Formed, 1861, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Discussion of Dan Sickles' Marriage to Teresa Bagioli and Murder of Phillip Barton Key, 1859
directed by Craig Haffner; produced by Yann Debonne; in Dan Sickles: General Who Got Away With Murder, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995, first release 1995), 9 mins
The Civil War produced some of the most colorful and controversial figures in American history, many of whose lives off the battlefield were every bit as fascinating as their heroic efforts during battle. One of the war's most intriguing characters was the fiery Daniel Sickles, a senator and Union general. Get to...
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directed by Craig Haffner; produced by Yann Debonne; in Dan Sickles: General Who Got Away With Murder, Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995, first release 1995), 9 mins
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The Civil War produced some of the most colorful and controversial figures in American history, many of whose lives off the battlefield were every bit as fascinating as their heroic efforts during battle. One of the war's most intriguing characters was the fiery Daniel Sickles, a senator and Union general. Get to know this fascinating and violently passionate man who is most famous for getting away with murder.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Yann Debonne
Author / Creator
Craig Haffner
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Journal
Person Discussed
Daniel Edgar Sickles, 1819-1914
Topic / Theme
Marriage, Murder, Trials and litigation, Battle of Chancellorsville, VA, April 30-May 6, 1863, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, American History, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Civil War Journal, Freedom's Road: Slavery & The Opposition
directed by Donna Lusitana; produced by Martin Gillam, in Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 47 mins
By the 19th century the United States was the only western country still practicing slavery. Every European nation had already abolished the practice of buying and selling human beings for labor. America's northern states had ended slavery too, but in the South the white community vowed to do anything necessary to...
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directed by Donna Lusitana; produced by Martin Gillam, in Civil War Journal (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 47 mins
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By the 19th century the United States was the only western country still practicing slavery. Every European nation had already abolished the practice of buying and selling human beings for labor. America's northern states had ended slavery too, but in the South the white community vowed to do anything necessary to hold on to slavery, even if that meant civil war.
Field of Study
The American Civil War
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Martin Gillam, Danny Glover, 1946-
Author / Creator
Donna Lusitana
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Civil War Journal
Speaker / Narrator
Danny Glover, 1946-
Person Discussed
Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865
Topic / Theme
Abolitionism, National government, Slavery, Emancipation Proclamation, U.S., September 22, 1862, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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