S1·E4 Simply Murder: 1863
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 4
- Air Date
- September 25, 1990
- Runtime
- 63 minutes
- Director
- Ken Burns
- Writers
- Ken Burns, Geoffrey C. Ward
- Score
- 6.5/10 (12 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The nightmarish Union disaster at Fredericksburg comes to two climaxes that spring: at Chancellorsville in May, where Lee wins his most brilliant victory but loses Stonewall Jackson; and at Vicksburg, where Grant's attempts to take the city by siege are stopped. During the episode we learn of fierce Northern opposition to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the miseries of regimental life and the increasing desperation of the Confederate homefront. As the episode ends, Lee decides to invade the North again to draw Grant's forces away from Vicksburg.
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When did Season 1 Episode 4 of The Civil War air?
Season 1, Episode 4 ('Simply Murder: 1863') originally aired on September 25, 1990.
How long is Season 1 Episode 4 ('Simply Murder: 1863')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 63 minutes.
What happens in The Civil War Season 1 Episode 4?
The nightmarish Union disaster at Fredericksburg comes to two climaxes that spring: at Chancellorsville in May, where Lee wins his most brilliant victory but loses Stonewall Jackson; and at Vicksburg, where Grant's attempts to take the city by siege are stopped. During the episode we learn of fierce...
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