The Divided Union American Civil War 1861-1865: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Divided Union gives an account of the bloodshed and horror of the American Civil War, the birth of democracy and the beginning of modern day America. From the origins of the unrest between the North and South, to the specific events of the War and the eventual assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the programme focuses on the far-reaching implications for black civil rights.

Series details

• Title: The Divided Union American Civil War 1861-1865
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: War
• Premiere date: 1987-01-11
• Final broadcast date listed: 1987-02-08
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Channel 4
• Network country: United Kingdom
• TVMaze ID: 20662
• TVDB ID: 267328

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 1987-01-11; final listed air date 1987-02-08; episode order: 5.

Source and licence

Adapted from The Divided Union American Civil War 1861-1865 on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.