Blood and Glory: The Civil War in Color
The Civil War, one of the most defining moments in the history of America, comes to life through painstakingly colorized period photographs, from both governmental and private archives.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Documentary
The Civil War, one of the most defining moments in the history of America, comes to life through painstakingly colorized period photographs, from both governmental and private archives.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
The March to War
Tue, Apr 7, 2015 84 mins
The Civil War, one of the most defining moments in American history, tore the nation apart, pitting North against South--brother against brother. Over the course of four years, more than 750,000 military and civilian lives were sacrificed to make the United States a more perfect union, where the human rights of every person are guaranteed. BLOOD AND GLORY: THE CIVIL WAR IN COLOR brings this important historical event to life in a two-part documentary special as never seen before. With unprecedented access to government and private archives and using state-of-the-art technology, over 500 rare and compelling black and white photographs have been painstakingly colorized to illustrate the story of the Civil War in breathtaking detail. (Part 1 of 2.)
Episode 2
Weapons of War
Tue, Apr 7, 2015 42 mins
Examines technological innovations that tilted the balance of power between the Union and Confederacy and changed the way battles would be fought forever
Episode 3
Bloodbath
Tue, Apr 14, 2015 84 mins
The Civil War, one of the most defining moments in American history, tore the nation apart, pitting North against South--brother against brother. Over the course of four years, more than 750,000 military and civilian lives were sacrificed to make the United States a more perfect union, where the human rights of every person are guaranteed. BLOOD AND GLORY: THE CIVIL WAR IN COLOR brings this important historical event to life in a two-part documentary special as never seen before. With unprecedented access to government and private archives and using state-of-the-art technology, over 500 rare and compelling black and white photographs have been painstakingly colorized to illustrate the story of the Civil War in breathtaking detail. (Part 2 of 2.)
Episode 4
The Legacy of War
Tue, Apr 14, 2015 43 mins
Examines the profound ramifications of the Civil War on American history. As the fog of the war lifted, the United States tumbled into a deep recession