Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in American history, a brutal clash that shaped the future of the nation. Gettysburg is a gripping historical documentary that pieces together the events leading up to and during the battle, uncovering the strategies, miscalculations, and fateful decisions that sealed the outcome. Through expert analysis, archaeological discoveries, and cutting-edge battlefield science, the series reexamines the conflict from multiple perspectives. Featuring immersive reenactments and contemporaneous accounts, it brings to life the experiences of soldiers and commanders on both sides of the fight.

While often remembered as the moment the tide turned against the Confederacy, Gettysburg explores the battle with nuance, shedding light on the challenges, leadership struggles, and tactical missteps that led to the South’s defeat. Speaking with historians, military experts, and forensic specialists, the series revisits key moments of the three-day conflict to understand why the battle unfolded as it did. More than just a recounting of troop movements, this is an exploration of the human cost, the battlefield’s lasting legacy, and the soldiers - Union and Confederate - who fought and died in one of the most pivotal battles in American history.