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Civil War Reference Videos
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Civil War Battlefields - Save Our History
They are the fields and forests where countless
Americans surrendered their lives. Their names echo throughout history.
They are the Civil War Battlefields, and they are facing a crisis.
Suburban sprawl is rapidly, and literally, paving over these hallowed
sites. Here, you'll witness firsthand the forces that are arrayed against
them, hear from the developers who are hoping to build on these historic
sites, and meet the preservationists who are working to save and restore
what is left. 50 minutes. |
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Images of the Civil War
The Civil War is shown like never before in this unique program. Based on
the writings of Pulitzer Prize winning author James McPherson, this video
uses the acclaimed artwork of Mort Künstler and dramatic re-enactments to
bring the War Between the States to life. Here, Künstler's paintings and
illustrations offer a unique view of Civil War scenes, while stirring
re-enactments show the chaos, brutality and courage of famous events such
as Pickett's charge. 50 minutes. |
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Gettysburg 1938 - DVD
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 |
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Echoes of the Blue & Gray
Volumes I &
II. Thanks to aging B&W film, an era long past returns to life. See the
earliest known footage of Civil War veterans circa 1895; Generals Dan
Sickles, Joe Wheeler, and Nelson Miles; famous regiments: Irish Brigade
veterans, Forrest's Cavalry, and New York Zouaves; the Grand Reunions at
Gettysburg 1913 and 1938, Vicksburg in 1917; Civil war musicians; United
Confederate Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic parades and reunions;
and much, much more. 110 minutes. DVD |
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The Commanders - Civil War Journal DVD
This illuminating DVD set examines the commanders whose decisions changed
history, including familiar tales told in a refreshing way and overlooked
stories of friendships torn apart in the heat of battle. The four episodes
included are: West Point Classmates - Civil War Enemies, Robert E. Lee,
Stonewall Jackson, and Sherman and the March to the Sea. Two-volume set, 200
minutes. |
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Robert E. Lee Country - Historic Travel
This video puts you in the footsteps of the great Confederate general from
the cobblestone streets of Richmond, Virginia to Harpers Ferry, to the
battlefields of Antietam and Gettysburg, and finally to the site of the
final chapter of the Civil War, Appomattox Court House, where Lee laid
down his arms. You will not only explore the history but you will also
learn the present-day routes, lodging and site-seeing information to
become an historic traveler. Approximately 50 minutes. |
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The Civil War
A Film by Ken Burns. This spellbinding documentary brings to life the most
puzzling four years of America's history. Relive the Civil War from the days
before Fort Sumter to the bittersweet Union victory and tragic assassination
of Abraham Lincoln. The most successful public television miniseries in
history returns in this digitally-enhanced, updated and expanded collector's
set. Approximately 11˝ hrs. DVD |
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Poetry & Songs of the Civil War
1861-1865. No one has captured the emotion of the American Civil War
better than the poets and the songwriters. In this unique video, archival
photographs, film footage and drawings are woven between words and music
to retell the gripping story of the tragic war between the North and the
South. Approximately 45 minutes. |
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New England and the Civil War
Frederick Douglass, Amos Lawrence, Clara Barton and Louisa May Alcott are
just some of the New Englander's whose powerful stories portray this
dramatic era in New England history. This documentary contains true and
rarely told stories from the battlefield, sick bed, factory and prison,
presenting a rare and compelling look into a history shaped by the people
who lived the stories that propelled New Englanders to action. 90 minutes |
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Walt Whitman & The Civil War
Out of the turmoil of this war came Whitman's Drum-Taps - poetry that
spoke not only of the tragedy of the conflict, but also a promise of a
young nation and its people. From the historic battlefield at Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania, distinguished actor Richard Kiley and The First Poetry
Quartet present a memorable program of Walt Whitman's poems about the
Civil War. 30 minutes |
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Ambrose Bierce's Civil War Stories
Academy
Award winner An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is Ambrose Bierce's
heralded story that begins on an isolated bridge and envelopes a journey
through the mind and dreams of a man facing death at the hands of his
countrymen. Parker Adderson, Philosopher is the story of a confessed spy
whose philosophizing about his fate forces his executioner to confront his
own mortality and take a hard look at the death that awaits every soldier
and every human being. 2-tape set, 64 minutes total. |
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Documents of Destiny
The Civil War and Reconstruction (1862-1869). American democracy has a
lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of
our nation and the building of its foundation of freedom. This video looks
at those documents conceived during and immediately following the Civil
War, including: the Homestead Act, the Pacific Railway Act, the
Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, the Civil Rights Act of
1866 and many more. Approximately 30 minutes. |
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The Last Days of the Civil War - DVD
This unique collection profiles the forces, events and personalities that
not only brought the epic conflict to a close, but also shaped the nation
that emerged from the ashes of secession. DVD set includes five complete
programs: April 1865: The Month that Saved America, Civil War Journal:
Tragedy at Cold Harbor, Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E.
Lee. Nearly six hours total playing time. |
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Civil War Stories - DVD
This set of two DVDs includes four classic Blue vs.
Gray movies: Drums of the Deep South is the story of two West Point
graduates who end up fighting each other in the war. Hellbenders
chronicles an embittered ex-Confederate officer and his sons as they rob a
train for the Confederacy. Yankee troops take possession of a Southern
plantation and hold two beautiful sisters hostage in Blood and Honor, and
a U.S. Navy Lieutenant is engaged to the sister of a naval officer who is
serving the South in Hearts in Bondage. Total run time over 5˝ hours! |
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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. |
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The Blue and The Gray - DVD
This sweeping drama starring
John Hammond, Gregory Peck and Stacy Keach begins in 1859 at the trial and
hanging of abolitionist John Brown and continues all the way through to
the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. It focuses on the trials and
conflicts of the Civil War as seen through the eyes and sketches of artist
John Geyser, whose own family is torn apart by conflicting political
sentiments. Filmed entirely on location with over 6,300 extras and
reenactors, this film is a "must" addition to your Civil War library! 6
hrs. 21 min. |
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Saving Our Civil War Battlefields
This video explores the grass
roots effort underway to save America's hallowed Civil War battlefields
from encroaching urban sprawl. You'll see the development that has
swallowed battlefields such as Salem Church, and also learn of the
collaborative preservation/living history effort that saved 100 acres of
the Chancellorsville battlefield from development. This is, as noted Civil
War artist and historian Don Troiani says, "A very important message about
preservation that should be viewed by all Americans." 24 min. |
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Far, Far from Home - VHS
Music and Camp Scenes of the War Between the States. 2nd South Carolina
String Band. This video opens a window in time that will magically
transport you back to the summer of 1863, where you will enjoy an
authentic camp concert with the 2nd South Carolina String Band as they
sing and play 12 great songs including Dixie's Land, Old Dan Tucker and
Oh, Susanna. This presentation "…brings to life not only the sounds, but
also the sights of camp life... really creates the illusion of being in
camp with the soldiers, listening to the songs of home." - Civil War Times
Illustrated. 58 min |
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Pharaoh's Army
This Civil War drama tells the story of a growing friendship between a
Confederate Soldier's wife and a Union Army Captain whose men occupy her
Kentucky Farm. Stars Kris Kristofferson, Chris Cooper and Patricia
Clarkson. Dolby Digital stereo, Rated PG-13, 1 hr. 30 minutes. |
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Shenandoah
In this classic movie, James Stewart portrays Mr. Anderson, a southern
farmer in the Shenandoah Valley who struggles to keep his family and land
protected from the ravages of Civil War. When Union soldiers mistakenly
take his youngest son prisoner, Mr. Anderson and his family are forced to
become involved and begin a long search that tests their inner strength
and faith. Also stars Doug McClure, Glen Corbett, Patrick Wayne and
Katharine Ross. Widescreen, color, 1 hr. 45 min. |
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Gone With the Wind Collectors Edition - DVD
Winner of 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, this epic based on
Margaret Mitchell's best-selling novel follows the story of Scarlett
O'Hara, the spoiled, ruthless daughter of a wealthy southern plantation
owner, who is caught up in the events of the Civil War while attempting to
win the heart of the man she loves. Stars Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable,
Olivia de Havilland and Leslie Howard. Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated G,
4-DVD Collector's Edition includes "making of" and restoration features,
The Old South theatrical short, cast member profiles and interviews, and
more. 3 hrs. 42 min |
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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. |
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Haunted Atlanta Haunted History
Meet the original owners of plantation houses and visit former Civil War
hospitals. Tour five paranormal hot
spots to hear their dark stories. The Kennesaw house and a home in
Marietta both served as Civil War hospitals, and some say that spectral
patients of the War Between the States are still seen there. At the
plantation mansions of Lockerly Hall and Barnsley Gardens, the original
owners sometimes visit guests. But the epicenter of ghostly activity in
the area is the site of Andersonville, the notorious Confederate prison
camp, where 29,000 Union soldiers died in the most horrific conditions
imaginable. 50 minutes. |
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The Civil War Tour - DVD
View the sites where Union and Confederate soldiers fought for their
ideals, honor, and country as you visit 25 historic battlefields. Your
tour blends historic photographs and paintings with a modern day walk
through some of the most significant locations of the Civil War. You'll
also visit museums to see the weapons, uniforms and other items Civil War
soldiers employed in combat. Color, 1 hr. 10 min. |
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An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge
Based on the short story by Ambrose Bierce, this is the classic
dialogue-free short film dealing with a man's final moments on the gallows
before being hanged for Civil War sabotage. Winner of an Academy Award and
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix award. B&W DVD, 29 minutes. |
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The Horse Soldiers
Based on a true 1863 incident, this exciting film stars John Wayne as a
Union cavalry colonel who must travel behind enemy lines to destroy a
railroad. Complicating the mission is a pacifist surgeon played by William
Holden, who is at odds with Marlowe, and a feisty Southern Belle played by
Constance Towers, who has learned of the raid and is taken along. Exciting
battle scenes, memorable characters and beautiful cinematography make this
a Civil War classic! Widescreen, color, 1 hr. 59 min. |
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Ride With the Devil
This dramatic film follows the lives of four people - a staunch Unionist,
an immigrant's son, a freed slave, and a young widow - living on the
Missouri/Kansas border as they fight for truth and justice amidst the
turmoil of the Civil War. Their attempt to survive in a place without
rules redefines the meaning of bravery and honor. Stars Skeet Ulrich, Toby
Maguire, Jewel Kilcher and Jeffrey Wright. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1,
2 hrs. 18 min., Rated R. (Not for sale to persons under age 18). |
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Cavalry Charge - DVD
In this old time classic, Ronald Reagan portrays Vance Britton, a
Confederate commander who successfully raids Union gold shipments and
settlers along the Sante Fe Trail. Union commander Jeb Britton is sent to
destroy him - unaware that it is his brother he must fight. They
unexpectedly meet on the frontier and sparks fly, but reluctantly put
aside their differences to help save a small town from rampaging Apache
Indians. Color, 1 hr. 28 min. |
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