The Civil War Season 1 Episode 6 Valley of the Shadow of Death: 1864 1990
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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.
- Released: 1990-09-26
- Runtime: 76 minutes
- Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
- Stars: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman
- Director: Paul Barnes, Jay Ungar, Ken Burns, Catherine Yang Eisele, Ric Burns
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1. The Cause: 1861 1990-09-23
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2. A Very Bloody Affair: 1862 1990-09-24
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3. Forever Free: 1862 1990-09-24
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4. Simply Murder: 1863 1990-09-25
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5. The Universe of Battle: 1863 1990-09-25
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6. Valley of the Shadow of Death: 1864 1990-09-26
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7. Most Hallowed Ground: 1864 1990-09-26
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8. War is All Hell: 1865 1990-09-27
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9. The Better Angels of Our Nature: 1865 1990-09-27
