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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.

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Cast & Crew See All

Brian Scott Carleton
Narrator
Garry E. Adelman
Self - Historian, Civil War Trust
Drew Moss
Lt. Gen. Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Battle of First Bull Run

Wed, Dec 14, 201643 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.

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Blood And Fury: America's Civil War
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Awards

  • 2018 - CSC Award - Best Cinematography in Docudrama - nominated
  • 2017 - Emmy - Outstanding Lighting Direction and Scenic Design - nominated

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