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America: Facts vs. Fiction S5E11 — The Civil War

America: Facts vs. Fiction•Season 5•Episode 11

The Civil War

Mar 4, 201722 min

Myths cloud the real facts of America's Civil War. The North's biggest city tried to secede; the Union didn't go to war to end slavery; most deaths weren't caused by battle wounds, and Grant and Lee didn't end the conflict; two other generals did.

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Jamie Kaler

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Episode Summary

"The Civil War" is episode 11 of America: Facts vs. Fiction season 5. It aired on March 4, 2017.

Next: E12 · Bad Medicine Best of Season 5