Civil War Minutes: Confederate
"Civil War Minutes - Confederate" reveals little known facts and stories about major Confederate players in the Civil War. Discover why few photographs exist of General Robert E. Lee and get an eyewitness account of J.E.B. Stuart's death. Learn how General John Morgan's Raiders ended up in a Pittsburgh jail; why both Union and Confederate soldiers fought with Confederate General John Chambliss' sword; and how General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson earned his nickname. See never before told stories of Confederate soldiers including accounts of the battle at Fort Sumter and a Confederate After Action Report at Gettysburg. Learn how Confederate soldiers dressed and how their belt buckles and uniforms were frequently upgraded as they rose through the ranks of their regiment. Explore the soldier's weapons of choice and how fellowships forged during wartime lasted throughout his life. "Civil War Minutes - Confederate" takes you back to experience Confederate and Union soldiers' stories in their own words and how the Civil War influenced their lives. Learn about details of buttons on their uniforms and grave markers that marked their untimely deaths. "Civil War Minutes - Confederate" features Michael Kraus, Military Coordinator for New Line Cinema's film "Gettysburg" and Military History Advisor for Miramax Films' "Cold Mountain." Michael also served as Northern Commander of many Civil War 125th Anniversary reenactments.

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