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The Civil War, one of the most defining moments in the history of America, tore the nation apart, pitting North against South--brother against brother. Over the course of four years, more than 750,000 military and civilian lives were sacrificed to make the United States a more perfect union, where human rights of every person are guaranteed. With unprecedented access to government and private archives and using state-of-the-art technology, over 500 rare and compelling black and white photographs have been painstakingly colorized to illustrate the store of the Civil War in breathtaking detail.
An examination of the cultural and political tensions that ultimately exploded into the most storied and bloodied war ever fought on U.S. soil. The issues of slavery and states' rights caused a deep divide between the North and South, pitting brother against brother and tearing families apart. What was once and unthinkable war was now an inevitable one.
Examines technological innovations that tilted the balance of power between the Union and Confederacy and changed the way battles would be fought forever.
Explores the shocking details of America's deadliest war. As the scope of the war widened, the ferocity of each battle resulted in horrific casualties. Battles at Antietam and Gettysburg would live in infamy as two of the bloodiest battles.
Examines the profound ramifications of the Civil War on American history. As the fog of the war lifted, the United States tumbled into a deep recession.
