This series from the National Museum of American History is a look at the Civil War's military, political and social history. Each episode features dramatic reenactments of important campaigns; first-hand accounts of eyewitnesses and participants read by distinguished actors; period photographs, paintings and artifacts; intriguing expert challenges to traditional historical thinking; original contemporary illustrations; computer enhanced maps; and music of the time.

Includes Mini BattleGuide (15 p. ; 19 cm.), compiled and edited by Peter Kreutzer, inserted in container.

v.1. 1861-1862 -- v.2. 1862-1863 -- v.3. 1864-1865.