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"Look men, there is Jackson standing like a stone wall!
Let us determine to die here, and we will conquer!"
That cry tells the story of the battle of First Manassas
on July 21, 1861. Thereafter, the great commanders of the North and South would
engage in 13 additional battles that included: Manassas, Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, New Orleans, 2nd Manassas, Antietam,
Fredericksburg, Murfeesboro, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, The Wilderness, and
Atlanta. It's all here, the Commanders and the soldiers of the Blue and Gray,
and the unforgettable images of the bitterest conflicts ever waged on American
soil.
DVD 1:
Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson and Joshua L. Chamberlain
A graduate of West Point, Lt. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall”
Jackson was considered to be Gen. Lee’s right-hand man. Rising in military rank
as the Civil War progressed, Jackson fought in many battles, including Harper’s
Ferry, First and Second Manassas, Antietam, and Fredericksburg. “In great
deeds, something abides.” These words exemplify the prolific Brig. Gen. Joshua
Chamberlain, who is best known for his heroic participation in the battle of
Gettysburg, which included his regiment’s bayonet charge down Little Round Top.
Ulysses S. Grant
To his friends, he was simply known as “Sam,” but to
President Lincoln and the Union North, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant was the key to
victory. Grant’s role in the Civil War was far-reaching, including his
strategic masterpiece at the Battle of Vicksburg. Lincoln promoted Grant to
Commander of all the Union forces and his dogged attacks on the Armies of the
Confederacy set him apart as the best of the Union generals.
Great Campaigns of the Civil War
From the opening shots at Ft. Sumter to Lee’s surrender
at Appomattox Courthouse, this emotionally charged presentation is an accurate
portrayal of how the soldiers fought for the Blue and the Gray. The critical
moments of each battle are faithfully recreated and reenacted, revealing
unforgettable images of 14 bitter conflicts. Narrated by James Whitmore.
DVD 2:
A Union Divided - During the middle of the 1800s, various
states that composed the United States of America grappled with such
future-focused topics as industry vs. farming, state’s rights, expansion, and
slavery. As the gulf between the Northern and Southern visions of how the
country should grow began to widen beyond redress, the secession of states in
the South became a reality. Through the use of 3D computer graphics, combined
with authentic and atmospherically-filmed reconstructions, A Union Divided breathes new life into the Civil War, a war that
forever altered the future of the United States of America.
DVD 3:
Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - In September, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln wanted
to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, but needed a victory as a showcase.
However, Gen. Robert E. Lee had his sights set on invading the North. When Gen.
Lee’s battle strategy notes fell into the hands of the Union Army, the North
quickly gained the upper hand, the result being the single bloodiest day in
American history. That was the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland,
and Antietam Creek. This 14-hour conflict was the first battle fought on
Northern soil in the Civil War.
Gettysburg and Stories of Valor - Here are 14 stories
that capture the human experience of Gettysburg. Included are Col. Strong
Vincent’s defense of Little Round Top, the “hallowed ground” of Gettysburg
National Cemetery, the mysterious Devil’s Den photographs, Gen. Winfield Scott
Hancock’s injury and presidential camp campaign, and Confederate Gen. Lewis
Armistead’s secret distress call. By Chapter: 1) Bravery at Gettysburg. 2)
Mystery at Devil’s Den. 3) Hallowed Ground. 4) Hancock the Superb. 5)
Confederate Gen. Lewis Armistead. 6) The Lost Drum of Will Mayo. 7) Our William
is No More. 8) Caught in the Crossfire. 9) Bullet-torn Jacket in Gettysburg
Museum. 10) John Burns, Patriot. 11) Culp’s Hill. 12) Destruction at John
Forney’s Farm. 13) Sharpshooter. 14) Pickett’s Charge.
