American Civil War: Lee vs. Grant | History Channel War Documentaries

Produced with the cooperation of leading Civil War historian Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump, LEE & GRANT is a personal look at two iconic leaders of the Civil War. Surprising details reveal the bold choices and almost godlike power Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee summoned on decisive battlefields like Vicksburg and Gettysburg that, within days of each other, turned the tide of the war. Originally aired in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, this special features a unique perspective, exploring how these men changed the course of American history. You may also like America Book of secrets The Pentagon Documentary .