Host Stan Ellsworth shares the stories that shape Abraham Lincoln’s character and political career.

The First Battle of Bull Run illustrates how lengthy and difficult the Civil War will be.

Armored battleships prove to be valuable weapons in nautical warfare during the Civil War.

As new artillery hits the scene, the Union army faces defeat at the Battle of Second Manassas.

Learn about the genius of General Robert E. Lee and discover more about General Grant.

The strategies of each side at the Battle of Gettysburg changes the course of the war.

Stan shares the story of the 54th Massachusetts, the all-black infantry that attacked Fort Wagner.

General Sherman advances his troops towards Savannah and destroys the Confederate economy.

General Grant and General Lee face-off in a series of battles during the Overland Campaign of 1864.

After a devastating failure, General Grant leads the Union Army to victory in Petersburg.

Host Stan Ellsworth travels to Appomattox where General Lee surrenders to General Grant.

Stan shares what happened to Civil War icons after the South’s surrender.

Days after the Civil War ends, President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.