The Civil War: Brothers Divided
The United States Colored Troops was the first official regiment comprised mostly of African American troops in the Civil War, and they distinguished themselves by charging a well-entrenched Confederate position that had not been previously breached.
- 2016-2017
- 1 season
- American Heroes Channel
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
The United States Colored Troops was the first official regiment comprised mostly of African American troops in the Civil War, and they distinguished themselves by charging a well-entrenched Confederate position that had not been previously breached.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Battle of First Bull Run
Wed, Dec 14, 2016 43 mins
July 1861. In what will be the first real battle of the Civil War, untested and poorly trained Rebel and Confederate troops clash on the blood soaked banks of the Bull Run River. Thousands will be killed and wounded, shocking the nation.
Episode 2
Battle of Antietam
Wed, Dec 21, 2016 43 mins
September 1862. Following a string of victories in Virginia, Confederate military genius General Robert E. Lee brings his Army north in a bold attempt to end the Civil War and win Southern Independence.
Episode 3
Battle of Fredricksburg
Wed, Dec 28, 2016 43 mins
Dec. 1862: Following the strategic Union win at Antietam, Federal forces clash with a massive Rebel army in the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia. In what will become the largest fight of the Civil War.
Episode 4
Battle of Gettysburg
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 43 mins
July 1863: An elite band of Yankee Sharpshooters must stop Robert E. Lee's Alabamian shock troops from flanking the Union line and winning the battle of Gettysburg and perhaps the entire Civil War.
Episode 5
Battle of Nashville
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 43 mins
December 1864: In a daring attempt to regain the upper hand in the Civil War, Confederate forces try to retake the city of Nashville and sever the supply line that's feeding the Union invasion of the south.
Episode 6
Battle of Petersburg
Wed, Jan 18, 2017 43 mins
April 1865: The Union invasion of the south has ground to a halt at the seemingly impregnable ring of trenches built around Petersburg, Virginia. After eight bloody attempts to storm them have failed, two officers from Vermont will lead a daring raid.
