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Uncover unsung heroes, unknown innovation, and stories from the Civil War.
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The American Civil War is one of the most studied and dissected events in our history, but what you don’t know may surprise you. From medical inventions to military espionage, the bloody conflict continues to shape our world today. Featuring sit-down interviews, original artwork, recreations, and archival imagery, this 60-minute documentary special will uncover unsung heroes, unknown innovations, and stories of people whose influences are still felt today—in fields ranging from military intelligence to medicine. This is The Secret History of the Civil War.