Civil War Video

	Civil War Minutes - Union - DVD. This video presents the Civil War in 39 four- to eight-minute segments featuring never before seen photographs, letters, artifacts and hundreds of rare paintings and engravings. "Any student or fan of the Civil War will enjoy this informative, entertaining look at the myriad aspects of the common soldier's experience." - Civil War Times Illustrated. Color, 180 minutes. (Civil War Minutes: Confederate also available). DVD Available on DVD and VHS Details & Pricing
	Civil War Minutes - Confederate DVD 31 vignettes reveal little-known facts and stories - from generals' nicknames to soldiers' belt buckles - about Confederates in the Civil War. "There is much to hold the interest of any student of the Civil War, North or South. Michael Kraus and company have produced another outstanding visual teaching tool for all students of the Civil War." - North and South Magazine. Color, 180 minutes. (Civil War Minutes: Union also available). DVD Available on DVD and VHS Details & Pricing
	Gettysburg and Stories of Valor Civil War Minutes III. Narrated by Keith Carradine, this 2-DVD set features a stirring collection of heroic stories from the Civil War. Disc one features stories from Gettysburg, including Vincent Strong's defense of Little Round Top, the mysterious Devil's Den photographs, Winfield Scott Hancock's wounding and Lewis Armistead's secret distress call. Disc two focuses on stories from Andersonville prison, medical and surgical history, and Jefferson Davis. 3 hours. Details & Pricing
	Left for Dead Based on the diary of Oscar Jackson, 63rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. This is the story of an Ohio schoolteacher who formed his own company and was engaged in some of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War - only to be shot in the face and left for dead. Learn how this soldier rose through the ranks to join Sherman in the burning of Atlanta and in the great march to the sea, all with the bullet still lodged beneath his eye. Includes FREE BONUS: a special 25-minute documentary on the making of Left for Dead. Color, 75 minutes total. DVD or VHS Details & Pricing
	Shot To Pieces A profile of courage, this is the story of Harvard student William F. Bartlett. Hit again and again by Confederate rifle and cannon fire at Yorktown, Bartlett's left leg is "shot to pieces," creating the need for its amputation. After finding love during his recuperative period, he returns to service and is captured at the Battle of the Crater, fighting starvation and disease to survive. It's an inspiring, action-packed story of courage and devotion to duty. Color, widescreen, 80 minutes. DVD or VHS Details & Pricing
	The Irish Brigade in the American Civil War The new immigrant Irish were fierce and heroic warriors during the American Civil War; they fought not only for their adopted land but to prepare for the anticipated military struggle for Ireland's freedom. As you'll learn here, General Thomas Francis Meagher led them through the fray of many battles, winning for all Irish/Americans not only military but social acceptance. America was now their home! Includes viewer's guide. Color, 30 minutes. Details & Pricing
	Three Days of Destiny-DVD Re-enactors, visitors and the general public have been eagerly awaiting the editing and completion of this event video… and now it's here! Experience the spectacle with magnificent, candid battle action accompanied by a series of "historical vignettes" filmed on location. If you were at the 140th Gettysburg Battle Reenactment, you'll relive the memories - and if you were not able to attend the event, this is your chance to experience what you missed. Either way, it is a valuable addition to your civil war video library. DVD Details & Pricing
	Civil War Battles Relive the greatest crisis ever faced by the United States as this unique documentary traces the history of the Civil War from its origins to the final tragic act of Lincoln's assassination. You'll witness four years of terrible campaigns that cut a swath of destruction from Virginia to the Mississippi River and beyond as the battles and leaders of the war are brought to life with fresh perspectives and new insight. Color and B&W, 6¼ hours on three DVD set includes all of the above plus bonus features Prisoners of War, The Commanders in Chief, and Reconstruction and the Ku Klux Klan. Also on VHS Details & Pricing
	The American Civil War A Union Divided. This 2-DVD set brings vivid new life to the dramatic story of the Civil War. Combining the power of the latest 3-D computer graphics with authentic and atmospheric filmed reconstructions, it's a stunning visual record of the conflict. In addition to the 3 hr. 12 min. main program, you also get: the keys to the "weapons cabinet", profiles of the central characters, a photo gallery, letters from the battlefront, the stories behind the songs of the war, and a knowledge quiz. Details & Pricing
	The Battle for Glorieta Pass Gettysburg of the West. This rare find uses journals, letters and battlefield reenactments to explain the Western strategy in the Civil War. Focusing on the Battle of Glorieta Pass of March 28, 1862, it shows you how Confederate hopes to secure the Southwest failed when Union forces overcame Confederate resistance and finally forced their retreat by destroying their supplies and animals. 28 minutes. Details & Pricing
	Gettysburg 1938 The Last Reunion of the Blue & Gray. This DVD contains recently discovered newsreel and radio broadcasts that were recorded live during the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, June 30-July 4, 1938. Almost 2,000 surviving veterans gathered for that final reunion on the famous battlefield. Sharing memories, mixed with laughter and tears, the old veterans prayed for "Peace Eternal in a Nation United." Also includes FREE bonus program, Twilight of the Blue and Gray. 95 minutes. DVD Details & Pricing
	Stonewall Jackson - DVD "Stonewall" Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest commanders of the Civil War. This revealing video uses period accounts and interviews with renowned Civil War historians and military experts to examine the strategies of his pivotal engagements. You'll see rare photos of Jackson and learn the tragic story of his death from wounds accidentally inflicted by his own men. It's a riveting portrait of the commander who held his ground "like a stone wall." 50 minutes. Details & Pricing
	Lincoln's Secret Weapon The Monitor, and the other ironclads built in its wake, was a decisive factor in the Civil War. Now, the story comes to life as you join an elite team of Navy divers attempting to recover priceless artifacts of American and naval history. Meet the controversial ship designer who built the Monitor in just over 90 days, see a realistic re-enactment of her famous battle against the Virginia, and discover a powerful military past as secrets of the Monitor emerge from the deep. Color, 60 min. Details & Pricing
	Pickett's Charge - Civil War Journal Was Confederate General George Edward Pickett a man with something to prove, or a victim of poor tactical decisions by his superiors? Like Custer, his name has become synonymous with spectacular military failure. Unlike Custer, he survived the encounter that cemented his place in history. More than three-quarters of his 15,000 troops, however, did not as they continued their slow, futile, and disastrous advance on Cemetery Ridge, where many remain to this day. Color, 50 minutes. Details & Pricing
	Smithsonian's Great Battles of the Civil War This visually stunning look at the military, political and social history of the American Civil War tells the story of each battle in detail. Features dramatic footage from extensive battlefield reenactments, firsthand accounts of eyewitnesses and participants, period photographs, paintings and artifacts, original illustrations, detailed maps and music of the time. Approximately 9 hrs. Details & Pricing
	The Conflict Begins Civil War Journal - DVD This acclaimed series takes you beyond the battles and into the personal stories of the War Between the States. Drawing on diaries, photographs and dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed. In this gripping, two DVD set, the earliest days of the war come alive through four favorite episodes: John Brown's War, Destiny at Fort Sumter, The Battle of 1st Bull Run, and The 54th Massachusetts. 200 minutes. Details & Pricing

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