The Civil War (1990)

Episode Overview

The harrowing Union defeat at Fredericksburg sets the stage for two pivotal events in the spring. In May, at Chancellorsville, General Lee achieves a remarkable victory but suffers the loss of his key strategist, Stonewall Jackson. Meanwhile, Grant's efforts to besiege Vicksburg face significant setbacks. Throughout the episode, we witness the intense opposition in the North against Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the hardships of soldiers' lives, and the growing despair on the Confederate homefront. As the episode concludes, Lee resolves to launch another invasion into the North to divert Grant's attention from Vicksburg.