Great American Cavalry Battles DVD

Disc 1 - The American Civil War: It was the most tragic episode in American history. During four years of bitter and bloody fighting between the states more than 600 000 troops from the Union and Confederate sides lost their lives. The bloody events at places such as Antietam Gettysburg Shiloh Cold Harbor Vicksburg and Fredericksburg are still burned deep into the American psyche never to be forgotten. From the first shots at Fort Sumter to the emotional Confederate surrender at Appomattox Courthouse this programme tells the story of the conflict which scarred... the soul of a nation. It features superb battle reconstructions and depicitions of army life dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts period photographs and images plus expert comment and analysis. Narrated by Robert Powell Disc 2 - The Battle Of Gettysburg: Gettysburg was the turning point of the American Civil War and is perhaps the most famous battle of that bloody and bitter conflict. However only weeks before the cavalry forces of North and South had met in what would prove to be the largest cavalry engagement of the war the Battle of Brandy Station. This is the dramatic story of that crucial battle a fight which would dispel the myth of the 'invincible' Confederate cavalry forever. This DVD features a magnificent reconstruction of the Battle of Brandy Station specially filmed in Virginia the largest cavalry re-enactment ever staged in America. Also featuring superb dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts computer generated 3D mapping techniques plus delightful period imagery and photographs this programme provides an unforgettable record of a vital day in the American Civil War. Narrated by Michael Leighton Featuring expert comment and analysis by John M Fuss of the Gettysburg National Park. Disc 3 - The Battle Of The Little Big Horn: One of history's most famous battles also saw the death of one of its most colourful characters - the charismatic and flamboyant George Armstrong Custer. Desperate to win a victory to restore his flagging reputation Custer trusted his luck once too often with disastrous consequences for the once-feted hero and the men under his command. Never before had the Indian tribes won such a spectacular victory over the white man but as history reveals the victory would cost them dearly. This DVD features stunning re-enactments new footage of the Little Bighorn battlefield as it is today expert commentary from battlefield guides and period imagery. [show more]

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