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US Civil War: Battle of Gettysburg

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General Lee's Confederate troops ran into General George Meade's Union troops near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, leading to the largest battle in American history.
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Gettysburg (0:45)

From the Archives of Discovery: In one of the bloodiest battles in United States history, the fate of the nation was decided. Learn more about Gettysburg and the Civil War in this video.

American Civil War: The Battle of Bull Run

American Civil War: The Battle of Bull Run (2:19)

At the first major battle of the Civil War, Confederate General Thomas Jackson rallied the Virginians under his command to turn the tide against the Union, earning him the nickname "Stonewall."

American Civil War: The Field Hospital

American Civil War: The Field Hospital (1:30)

Diseases and infections killed more men than battle wounds did.

American Civil War: The War in the West

American Civil War: The War in the West (2:30)

Ulysses S. Grant provided Lincoln with some early wins in the Western theater. Union gunboats helped the North win, and Grant earned his nickname "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.

American Civil War: Battle of Shiloh

American Civil War: Battle of Shiloh (1:43)

Grant and Johnston faced off at Shiloh, Tennessee, where Johnston was mortally wounded, and reinforcements allowed Grant to win the battle on its second day.

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America at War: General Custer at Little Bighorn

America at War: General Custer at Little Bighorn (25:44)

At the end of the Civil War the government faced the problem of Native Americans in the West. This chapter discusses the Battle of Little Bighorn.

America at War: General Pickett at Gettysburg

America at War: General Pickett at Gettysburg (25:44)

The Battle of Gettysburg is discussed in detail in this chapter.

America at War: Dispelling the Myth of Little Bighorn

America at War: Dispelling the Myth of Little Bighorn (2:08)

Forensic archaeologists' discoveries re-examine legends about Custer and Native American warriors at the battle of Little Bighorn.

America at War: Fighting at Custer Hill

America at War: Fighting at Custer Hill (4:09)

Archaeologists find little evidence of a final, organized battle at Custer Hill.

America at War: Fighting at Calhoun Hill

America at War: Fighting at Calhoun Hill (3:27)

Archaeologists find evidence that Custer's forces were spread over the hills in three places. A skirmish line at Calhoun Hill was overwhelmed, and survivors retreated toward the center.

America at War: The River Near Little Bighorn

America at War: The River Near Little Bighorn (2:11)

Supposedly, the charge began at the river near the village. Archeologists study the river to see if the evidence agrees with the legend.

America at War: Weapons of Little Bighorn

America at War: Weapons of Little Bighorn (1:39)

The weaponry of both sides is discussed.

America at War: The Battle of Little Bighorn Begins

America at War: The Battle of Little Bighorn Begins (3:02)

Custer commanded 30 officers and over 500 men at Little Bighorn. There were over 7,000 Native Americans gathered in hiding. Custer was told he might not survive, but he continued and split his troops into three for the battle.

America at War: Human Remains of Little Bighorn

America at War: Human Remains of Little Bighorn (3:09)

Archaeologists use forensic science to study the remains uncovered at the site of the battle.

America at War: Custer's Last Stand

America at War: Custer's Last Stand (2:44)

In 1876 George Custer is sent to deal with the Sioux tribe, who refused to be moved from their land to a reservation. Custer and all of his men are killed during the battle.