The Untold Secrets of the Civil War
TV-142011•18h 0m
DocumentaryWar & Politics
This collection brings to life forgotten stories of the Civil War from both sides of the conflict. How did Union generals capture General Robert E. Lee's battle plans just before Antietam? Which Confederate victories delayed the Emancipation Proclamation? What factors turned the tides of the battle of Gettysburg? These and other secrets of the Civil War are examined in this dramatic and comprehensive collection featuring sweeping battle reenactments and historical experts.
Production
Reader's Digest
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
February 15, 2011
Last Aired
February 15, 2011
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Civil War Minutes - Union (Part 1)
Air date: 2011-02-15
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, letters and artifacts, this program provides clues and evidence to some of the biggest Union mysteries of the Civil War.
E2
Civil War Minutes - Union (Part 2)
Air date: 2011-02-15
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, letters and artifacts, this program provides clues and evidence to some of the biggest Union mysteries of the Civil War.
E3
Civil War Minutes - Union (Part 3)
Air date: 2011-02-15
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, letters and artifacts, this program provides clues and evidence to some of the biggest Union mysteries of the Civil War.
E4
Civil War Minutes - Union (Part 4)
Air date: 2011-02-15
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, letters and artifacts, this program provides clues and evidence to some of the biggest Union mysteries of the Civil War.
E5
Civil War Minutes - Confederates (Part 1)
Air date: 2011-02-15
Features some of the greatest and most seldom-told Confederate tales. From the most-revered generals to the unsung men who served on the front lines, this episode provides illuminating accounts of their little-known histories.
E6
Civil War Minutes - Confederates (Part 2)
Air date: 2011-02-15
Features some of the greatest and most seldom-told Confederate tales. From the most-revered generals to the unsung men who served on the front lines, this episode provides illuminating accounts of their little-known histories.
E7
Civil War Minutes - Confederates (Part 3)
Air date: 2011-02-15
Features some of the greatest and most seldom-told Confederate tales. From the most-revered generals to the unsung men who served on the front lines, this episode provides illuminating accounts of their little-known histories.
E8
Civil War Minutes - Confederates (Part 4)
Air date: 2011-02-15
Features some of the greatest and most seldom-told Confederate tales. From the most-revered generals to the unsung men who served on the front lines, this episode provides illuminating accounts of their little-known histories.
E9
Gettysburg and Stories of Valor (Part 1)
Air date: 2011-02-15
This episode brings to life stories from the most important single battle of the Civil War, and from other engagements too!
E10
Gettysburg and Stories of Valor (Part 2)
Air date: 2011-02-15
This episode brings to life stories from the most important single battle of the Civil War, and from other engagements too!
E11
Civil War Life (Part 1)
Air date: 2011-02-15
A visceral immersion into the world of a Civil War Soldier, this episode tells riveting tales from both sides of the battlefield with dramatic reenactments.
E12
Civil War Life (Part 2)
Air date: 2011-02-15
A visceral immersion into the world of a Civil War Soldier, this episode tells riveting tales from both sides of the battlefield with dramatic reenactments.
E13
Horses of Gettysburg
Air date: 2011-02-15
This episode tells the inside story of the 72,000 horses and mules that played critical roles at Gettysburg. It also uncovers the close relationship between the soldiers of the Civil War and the animals that served them.
E14
Working with Horses in Movies
Air date: 2011-02-15
An interview with Ronald F. Maxwell on working with horses in moves
E15
The Cultural Significance of Gettysburg
Air date: 2011-02-15
Overview of how Gettysburg has shaped our nation.
E16
Lincoln and Lee at Antietam
Air date: 2011-02-15
The Cost of Freedom - When General Robert E. Lee's battle plans fall into the hands of the Union Army, the result is the single bloodiest day in American history!
E17
Director of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals
Air date: 2011-02-15
An Interview with Ronald F. Maxwell, the Director of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals
E18
The Great Campaigns of the Civil War - Vol 1
Air date: 2011-02-15
An overview of both Union and Confederate campaigns during the Civil War.
E19
The Great Campaigns of the Civil War - Vol 2
Air date: 2011-02-15
An overview of both Union and Confederate campaigns during the Civil War.
