TY - BOOK TI - The civil war PY - 2012/// CY - USA PB - Mill Creek Entertainment KW - Civil War KW - United States KW - History KW - 17th century N1 - 10 part documentary set Commemorative documentary collection; Programs include: The life and death of the Army of Northern Virginia Mr Lincoln's army: fighting brigades of the army of the Potomac The battles of Atlanta Shadow in the valley: the battles of Chikamauga Civil War: Parts 1 & 2 Diary of a confederate soldier: Parts 1 & 2 Abraham Lincoln - Father of Freedom: Parts 1 & 2 N2 - In the spring of 1861, decades of simmering tensions between the nothern and southern United States exploded into the American Civil War. For four of the bloodiest years in the history of this Republic, the war raged from 1861 to 1865 over the issues including states' rights versus federal authority, westward expansion and slavery. This epic commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the outbreak of hostilities from Confederate forces transports viewers directly to the frontlines of the most historically significant battles of this fascinating war. With a combination of large-scale reenactments, taking place on actual battlegrounds and insightful documentary features, this extraordinary collection gives an exciting and in-depth portrayal of the turbulent times that gripped the nation ER -