The Civil War
A monumental series that explores the most important conflict in our nation's history.
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A Thousand Mile Front
General George McClellan takes command of the Union army.
General George McClellan takes command of the Union army.
Lincoln's Troubled Re-Election
Long after Lincoln was nominated, politicians in his own party still hoped to reconvene.
Long after Lincoln was nominated, politicians in his own party still hoped to reconvene.
Was it Not Real?
The Union Army won the war yet the wounds of the Nation are still healing.
The Union Army won the war yet the wounds of the Nation are still healing.
All Night Forever
Conditions were dire for slaves on the plantation. Only 4 out of 100 lived to be 60.
Conditions were dire for slaves on the plantation. Only 4 out of 100 lived to be 60.
Gettysburg
July 3, 1863: The third day of Gettysburg marked a change in the tide of the war.
July 3, 1863: The third day of Gettysburg marked a change in the tide of the war.
1938 Newsreel
1938 was the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
1938 was the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Honorable Manhood
A week before the battle of Bull Run, Sullivan Ballou wrote a letter to his wife.
A week before the battle of Bull Run, Sullivan Ballou wrote a letter to his wife.
Traitors and Patriots
Accounts from Grant, Lee, Sherman, and others are presented.
Accounts from Grant, Lee, Sherman, and others are presented.
Battle of Cold Harbor
At Cold Harbor, Virginia, 7,000 Americans fell in 20 minutes.
At Cold Harbor, Virginia, 7,000 Americans fell in 20 minutes.
The 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment formally abolished slavery.
The 13th Amendment formally abolished slavery.
The Cause
The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places.
The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places.
The Gettysburg Address
Lincoln spoke only 269 words during his address and gave history a speech for the ages.
Lincoln spoke only 269 words during his address and gave history a speech for the ages.
Bottom Rail on Top
Lincoln authorizes the first African-American troops.
Lincoln authorizes the first African-American troops.
A House Divided
By mid-century, the country was deeply divided.
By mid-century, the country was deeply divided.
Appomattox
April 7, 1865, Grant writes to Lee. April 9, 1865. Lee sends word that he will surrender.
April 7, 1865, Grant writes to Lee. April 9, 1865. Lee sends word that he will surrender.
Fort Sumter
The Civil War began at 4:30 am on April 12, 1861 at Ft. Sumter, Charleston, SC.
The Civil War began at 4:30 am on April 12, 1861 at Ft. Sumter, Charleston, SC.
Sherman's March
In late 1864, Sherman decides to march his army from Atlanta to Savannah.
In late 1864, Sherman decides to march his army from Atlanta to Savannah.
Secessionitis
The feeling among the Southern members for dissolution of the Union becomes more general.
The feeling among the Southern members for dissolution of the Union becomes more general.
Making The Civil War: 25 Years Later
Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War.
Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War.
Restoring The Civil War
Learn how The Civil War series has been completely restored to Ultra HD – 4K resolution.
Learn how The Civil War series has been completely restored to Ultra HD – 4K resolution.