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An indepth exploration of the major battles and campaigns throughout the American Civil War of the 1860s.

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Season 1

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Shiloh
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/29/2024
On April 6, 1862, a pivotal moment unfolded in the dense forests of Tennessee, marking one of the bloodiest and most shocking battles in U.S. history.
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Antietam
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2024
In 1862, contrast emerged between the Union's control of the Confederate's western half and the east. Lee prepared an incursion into Union territory.
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Vicksburg
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2024
Retold at a tactical level, experts examine the methods of the Confederates and the Union forces in this exploration of the War Between the States.
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Gettysburg
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2024
Gettysburg is a turning point in the war. The Union's eventual control here would be a defining moment that impacted the trajectory of the entire war.
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Chickamauga
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2024
Union and Confederate armies fought in a bloody battle. Victories had bolstered Union forces, but the Confederates earned a hard-fought victory.
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Overland Campaign
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/29/2024
The year 1864 marked the fourth year of the war, and after major Union victories, President Abraham Lincoln looked to bring a swift end to the war.
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