Episode six begins with a biographical comparison of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee and then chronicles the extraordinary series of battles that pitted the two generals against each other from the wilderness to Petersburg in Virginia. In 30 days, the two armies lose more men than both sides have lost in three years of war. With Grant and Lee finally deadlocked at Petersburg, we visit the ghastly hospitals north and south and follow General Sherman's Atlanta campaign through the mountains of north Georgia. As the horrendous casualty lists increase, Lincoln's chances for re-election begin to dim, and with them the possibility of Union victory.
Title | The Civil War - Season 1 Episode 6 Valley of the Shadow of Death: 1864 |
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Year | 1990 |
Genre | Documentary, War & Politics, Drama |
Country | |
Studio | PBS |
Cast | David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman, Paul Roebling |
Crew | Paul Barnes (Editor), Jay Ungar (Original Music Composer), Ken Burns (Director of Photography), Catherine Yang Eisele (Producer), Stephen Ives (Producer), Julie A. Dunfey (Producer) |
Alternative Titles | The American Civil War, The Civil War A General Motors Mark Of Excellence, A General Motors Mark of Excellence: The Civil War, Ken Burns: The Civil War, The Civil War 25 Years Anniversary Reissue |
Keyword | civil war, slavery, miniseries, american civil war, robert e lee, 19th century, american historical foundation, historical documentary, historical events |
First Air Date | Sep 23, 1990 |
Last Air date | Sep 27, 1990 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 9 Episode |
Runtime | 76:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 8.14/ 10 by 104.00 users |
Popularity | 24.885 |
Language | English, German |