America: The Story of Us — Season 1, Episode 5: Civil War
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 12 episodes • ★ 8.2/10
Episode synopsis
The Civil War rages. The minie ball is the great equalizer on the battlefield. The formidable Confederate army cannot match the Union's mastery of technology; railroads, supply lines and the telegram become new weapons in a modern war. With Sherman's March, the South is definitively crushed.
About America: The Story of Us
From wagon trains crossing the untamed frontier to man's first steps on the moon, this series offers a compelling look at the people, inventions and events that helped forge the United States of America.