overview : Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in a 150-year-old battle that nearly split our nation in two. This three-part series explores famous and little known aspects of the Civil War, from the perspectives of the Union, the Confederacy and the millions of enslaved people struggling for freedom. Hosted by Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Haysbert, all of whom had ancestors greatly affected by the war, this series delivers fresh insights and untold tales, brought to life through dramatic recreations and the Smithsonian Institution's vast collection of artifacts.

First Air Date : Oct 27, 2013

Last Air Date : Nov 10, 2013

Runtime : 1h 0m

Episodes : 3

Seasons : 1

Genre : Documentary,

Companies : The Biscuit Factory, Smithsonian Channel

Countries : US

Keywords : civil war, miniseries, union, american civil war, confederacy, smithsonian