Civil War Journal

The legend, the myth, and the reality behind the Confederate leader renowned as much for his exalted character and leadership qualities as his tactical brilliance on the battlefield

Profile of Union General Winfield Scott Hancock, whose extraordinary career included the Mexican War, western expansion, the Civil War, and the period of Reconstruction.

Dangerous, discreet, and enterprising, Confederate scout and guerrilla raider John Singleton Mosby kept the Yankees "alert".

Profiles the Confederate Army hero who later became Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. Forrest used his own money to equip a battalion in 1861.

Story of the masterful soldier and aide to Robert E. Lee, whose understanding of warfare foretold its style in the 20th century.

A look at individual and organizational efforts to preserve our precious national monuments.

Story of the first fateful battle of the Civil War: The South's 34-hour bombardment of Ft. Sumter in Charleston, S.C., harbor in April, 1861.

The first battle of the Civil War introduces both sides to the horrors of war.

The saga of the sweeping battle that helped establish Gen. Ulysses S. Grant as a major leader. Follows the fight from lookout Mountain to O rchard Knob to Missionary Ridge.

the story of the spectacular defeat of the Army of Tennessee in the f all of 1864. Union soldiers held off 18 charging brigades at Franklin, then destroyed the Confederate forces.

The story of the horrific fight for the strategically vital Mississip pi city. Under heavy bombardment, the streets flowed with blood as civ ilians fled to shelters and caves.

In-depth account of the famed abolitionist's 1859 attack on the U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry that ended the nation's last hopes of unity.

The story of the great battle's aftermath and the events leading to the dedication of the national cemetery and President Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg Address.

A profile of the remarkable Bowdoin College professor who was wounded six times during the war, won the Medal of Honor for his heroic defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg.

Was it heroism or was it folly? The story of Confederate Gen. George Edward Pickett's desperate charge against Union forces at Gettysburg.

Thrust into the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, the peaceful towns people of little Gettysburg, Pa., are forever changed by the three fateful days of July 1863.

Chronicles the plight of the innocent women, children, and the elderly caught up in the war. Tragic and inspiring stories include the death of beautiful Jenny Wade