Product Details

• Actors: Keith Gibson, Robert K. Krick, Michael Anne Lynn, Brian Pohanka, James R. Robertson Jr.
• Producers: Craig Haffner, Donna E. Lusitana, Greg Weinstein
• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• DVD Release Date: August 28, 2001
• Run Time: 200 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005MKOB
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,642 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Civil War Journal - The Commanders" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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CIVIL WAR JOURNAL:COMMANDERS - DVD Movie

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars [e-mail], February 13, 2002

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David Nelson (Elk Grove, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Civil War Journal - The Commanders (DVD)

The Civil War Journal is a very informative and entertaining look at the Civil War with original pictures and personal narratives ala Ken Burns. Civil War Journal draws on more sources though and delves deeper into specific areas where Ken Burns didn't have the time. The use of interviews with historians and authors lets the experts relate some human interest to the history.
Danny Glover is a good choice as the host. he presents well and The History Channel throws in some reenacting to bring a little color to the program. I would like to see The History Channel release the rest of the series on DVD.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview fo the commanders, August 30, 2004

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Fruit Loop (Down South) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Civil War Journal - The Commanders (DVD)

This excellent series, "Civil War Journal" gives another great set for its fans and is a must-see for serious students of the war. While the general's names are well known, their motivations get a thorough examination. So many of the key players had friends and even kin on "the other side." West Point Classmates gives an excellent in-depth look at the early training and molding of values that influenced the sometimes heartbreaking choices these American heroes were forced to make. Highly recommend.

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMANDERS!, December 21, 2005

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Steven Hancock (Winston Salem, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Civil War Journal - The Commanders (DVD)

"Civil War Journal" is a fantastic documentary series that deals with the personal and political struggles in addition to the already-legendary military conflicts. This DVD collects four episodes that deal with the famous commanders of the conflict. The first program shows how West Point classmates would end up commanding troops on both sides of the conflict. The second and third programs showcase the lives of Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Some points must be taken off for the last documentary, which is about William T. Sherman and the March to the Sea. While it does point out the instances of rape and murder (which, although rare, DID happen), as well as the total destruction of property, did occur on this march, the documentary almost seems to excuse these travesties, which were crimes of war that Sherman was never held accountable for. However, the documentary does point out that he was not only ignorant of these incidences, but was also a racist. It shows that he was a less-than-stellar person, both on the battlefield and off.
"Civil War Journal: The Commanders" is a great introduction to the leaders who would lead both Confederate and Union troops into the bloodiest conflict in America's history. Historians and DVD collectors will not be disappointed!
Grade: A-