Civil War Journal — Season 1, Episode 3: Destiny at Ft. Sumter

Episode synopsis

When President Abraham Lincoln tries to resupply Union soldiers at Fort Sumter in Charleston's harbor, the Confederate response leads to the opening of the Civil War.

About Civil War Journal

Documentary series exploring the people, technology and battles behind the war between the states.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1John Brown's War
• E2Stonewall Jackson
• E4McClellan's Way
• E5The 54th Massachusetts
• E6The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby
• E7Alexander Gardner: War Photographer
• E8The Battle of 1st Bull Run
• E9Pickett's Charge
• E10Banners of Glory
• E11West Point Classmates
• E12The USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia
• E13Days of Darkness: Gettysburg Civilians