"In the early morning hours of August 10, 1861, the rolling hillsides of southwest Missouri echoed with the sounds of fierce combat...The Battle of Wilson's Creek, the second major battle of the Civil War, and the first west of the Mississippi River, marked the beginning of four years of invading armies and ruthless guerilla warfare in Missouri, from St. Louis to modern-day Kansas City. Told through the experiences of individuals, both civilian and soldier, this story reveals a volatile mix of social and political differences - and a deeply divided population. Using historically accurate re-creations captured in dazzling High Definition, as well as meticulously detailed maps and newly re-discovered archival photographes, this film, three years in the making presents an unprecedented deptiction of the clash between North and South in a battle that helped to determine the fate of Missouri." -- container.

Title from container. Bonus features: NPS Chief Historian Emeritus Ed Bearss tours Wilson's Creek - all about Bloody Hill, Lyon's death, and more ; A preservation of valor: the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield ; Video tour of the Wilson's Creek Civil War Museum with Dr. Tom Sweeney ; Behind-the-scenes photo gallery ; Archival photo gallery.