Delve into the four-year struggle that tore the nation apart, leaving over 600,000 lives lost and families shattered. Unravel the deep-rooted tensions between the Northern and Southern states, fuelled by economic disparities and cultural divides, with slavery at its core. Witness the rise of the abolitionist movement, the birth of the Republican Party, and the escalating clashes that led to a devastating war. From blood-soaked battlefields to shattered unity, this documentary unveils the tragic saga that shaped America's history.

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