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Civil War Movies in DVD Format
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New England and the Civil War (VHS):
Winner of the 2001 Telly Award Produced by seven-time EMMY Award-winner Ronny Lisa Simmons “Beautifully illustrates the powerful stories that portray this dramatic era in New England history.” – The Hartford Courant |
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“The perfect companion piece to Ken Burns Civil War Series.”
– Joseph Carvalho, Director, Connecticut Valley Historical Museum “Very highly recommended for personal, school, and community library Civil War reference collections and studies supplementation.” –Reviewer’s Bookwatch “Recommended.” – Video Librarian |
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Walt Whitman & The Civil War (VHS):
“A visually stunning and joyful celebration of poetry. Should appeal to the serious student as well as the recreational reader.” – Library Journal |
 Cherokee General: Brigadier General Stand Watie the Cherokee Nation, and the Civil War |
The video covers his life as a Cherokee leader until his final surrender to Union forces. Anyone who has any interest in the Civil War or Indian affairs should buy this video A great depiction of Stand Watie! It is an absolute must for any Civil War enthusiast! The footage is amazing, breathtaking, and one of a kind. As a person who has viewed, and owns many Civil War videos, and docmentaries, I have to give it the highest rating. There is absolutely NOTHING out there like it! |
 Civil War Journal Vol 01 Box Set |
Civil War Journal is an exquisitely appropriate title for this anecdotal examination of the bloodiest conflict in American History. The series is just that; a journal, using the individual memoirs of participants as the foundation for examining various aspects of the war. Some episodes deal with personalities, some with battles, others with peripheral subject matter. |
| Biggest Battles of the Civil War |
Eight movie tapes which provide insight into the largest battles fought during the American Civil War. |
 54th Massachusetts |
Released by A&E/The History Channel, "The American Civil War" is one of the shortest distillations of this conflict that I have ever seen! Really. It's only about 20 minutes. What is worth the purchase price is the so-called 'bonus': "The Killing Power of Civil War Artillery". This actually takes up the most space on the tape and is excellent. It details the developments of artillery in the Civil War, and some of the men behind these developments. |
 Gettsyburg Civilians |
The true and poignant stories of Tillie Pierce Alleman, Jennie Wade, John Burns et al, receive the recognition and treatment they deserve in this film. The unnamed young actress portraying Tillie Pierce is especially believable and effective in the role. The narration provided by Woody Christ, Greg Coco, et al, also is very well-done. This is a superb addition to the film libraries of Civil War enthusiasts...to be watched again and again. |
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With beautifully shot footage of reenactors, Civil War Combat illustrates aspects of four particular Civil War battles that are rightfully considered legendary. Filmed on location, the reenactors depict the violent mayhem of the hornet's nest at Shiloh, the valiant charge on the sunken road at Antietam, the carnage in the wheat field at Gettysburg, and the brutal fighting at Cold Harbor. Produced by the History Channel, the episodes all benefit from insightful appearances by historians as well as rangers from the National Park Service. The format of putting the focus on specific points of action in larger battles allows for narratives about specific soldiers and commanders, in both the Union and Confederate ranks, to develop. For instance, the segment on Antietam profiles commanders and individual soldiers from the Union's Irish Brigade and the Alabama regiment they charged during some of the most violent action of the entire war. The Civil War reenactors provide a credible look at how the war must have appeared to participants (though purists will note that some of the reenactors appear too clean and too well fed to have been marching behind Robert E. Lee). The discussions of strategy and the importance of the events depicted, combined with the uniformly excellent cinematography, make this an entertaining and enlightening look at critical events of the Civil War. -- Robert J. McNamara |
 54th Massachusetts |
Realistic portrayal of the struggles the 54th Massachusetts. |
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