The Civil War would unleash the most trying events ever faced by the nation. It divided the country and put American democracy to its harshest test. Miraculously, the nation survived and rebuilt itself into a single, united entity that proved to be one of the most successful nations in history.

Now Secrets of the Civil War takes you right into the heart of this conflict over slavery and states' rights. You'll discover intriguing stories, some of which have rarely been told, about a significant time in U.S. history.

The Real Lincoln—The man behind the myth

Grant's Secret Weapon—His family may have given him the will to win

Sherman's Trail of Tears—Was destroying the South the only way to win?

Women Warriors—Women who joined the war on the battlefield

And much more