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  • TV-PG
  • PBS
  • Sep 25, 1990
  • 1 h 36 m
  • TV-PG
  • PBS
  • Sep 25, 1990
  • 1 h 36 m

Summary This award-winning documentary chronicled the people and events of the bloodiest conflict in US history. The Civil War broke new ground by blending archival photographs, unique cinematography, music, narration, and a chorus of voices to animate the key figures of the time. The addition of notable experts on the subject created not only a...

Directed By: Ken Burns

Written By: Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns, Ken Burns

  • TV-PG
  • PBS
  • Sep 25, 1990
  • 1 h 36 m
  • TV-PG
  • PBS
  • Sep 25, 1990
  • 1 h 36 m
The Civil War
S1 • Episode 5
The Universe of Battle (1863)
Air Date: Sep 25, 1990
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Summary This award-winning documentary chronicled the people and events of the bloodiest conflict in US history. The Civil War broke new ground by blending archival photographs, unique cinematography, music, narration, and a chorus of voices to animate the key figures of the time. The addition of notable experts on the subject created not only a...

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