The Civil War
A monumental series that explores the most important conflict in our nation's history.

1861: "The Cause"
S1 Ep1 | 1h 40m 58s
Find out what caused the war, examining slavery and questions of union and states’ rights.

1862: "A Very Bloody Affair"/"Forever Free"
S1 Ep2 | 2h 21m 25s
Lincoln’s war to preserve the Union transforms to a war to emancipate the slaves.

1863: "Simply Murder"/"The Universe of Battle"
S1 Ep3 | 2h 34m 49s
Follow the Battle of Gettysburg, draft riots, and the first African-American troops.

1864: "Valley of the Shadow of Death"/"Most Hallowed Ground"
S1 Ep4 | 2h 18m 35s
While causalities mount, Lincoln’s re-election chances dim.

1865: "War Is All Hell"/"The Better Angels of Our Nature"
S1 Ep5 | 2h 14m 38s
Richmond falls to Grant's army, Lee surrenders, Lincoln is assassinated, and the war ends.

Making The Civil War: 25 Years Later
28m 19s
Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War.

Restoring The Civil War
13m 57s
Learn how The Civil War series has been completely restored to Ultra HD – 4K resolution.

Appomattox
11m 7s
April 7, 1865, Grant writes to Lee. April 9, 1865. Lee sends word that he will surrender.

"A Very Bloody Affair: 1862"/"Forever Free: 1862" | Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s
Preview episodes two and three of Ken Burns' The Civil War.

1863: "Simply Murder"/"The Universe of Battle" | Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
Preview episodes four and five of Ken Burns' The Civil War.

1864: "Valley of the Shadow of Death"/"Most Hallowed Ground"
S1 Ep4 | 30s
Preview episodes six and seven of Ken Burns' The Civil War.

1865: "War Is All Hell"/"The Better Angels of Our Nature"
S1 Ep5 | 30s
Preview the final two episodes of Ken Burns' The Civil War.
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