American Civil War: Brother vs. Brother

Take a new look at great moments in Civil War history through live-film reenactments, the narration of historian James McPherson, and the paintings of artist Mort Kunstler.

Frightened boys became veteran soldiers and the nation learned the horror of a modern war during a shockingly bloody battle that ended all dreams that the Civil War would be over quickly.

Confederate forces under General Albert Johnston caught Union forces by surprise near Shiloh Church. But of the 100,000 men who came to fight this high-stakes battle, over 23,000 would become its casualties.

Explore Civil War naval history and the exploits of the war's greatest naval hero, Lieutenant William B. Cushing.

Discover the truth about the U.S. Army's first black regiment before and after their virtually suicidal assault on Ft. Wagner, South Carolina.

In the midst of great hardship, women from both the North and South were inspired to join the war effort, taking on surprising new roles either in factories or on the frontline.