Through diaries, photograhs, and factual reenactments, these four episodes focus on the earlier years of the Civil War, including John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry; the first military engagement of the war at Fort Sumter; the first major battle at Bull Ron, and the mix of escaped slaves and educated African American men who made up the 65th Massachusetts regiment.

Videodisc release of four episodes of Civil War Journal, produced 1993-1994.

Disc 1.John Brown's war -- Destiny at Fort Sumter -- Disc 2. The battle of 1st Bull Run -- The 54th Massachusetts.