Legends & Lies Abraham Lincoln: The War Begins (Season 3, Episode 2)
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

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Legends & Lies

Abraham Lincoln: The War Begins (Season 3, Episode 2)

TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

Abraham Lincoln becomes frustrated with his cautious commander, George McClellan, whose army gets routed at Manassas, Va.; Confederate Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson earns his nickname.

Director

Kevin R. Hershberger

Writers

Jason Broome | Sam Dolan | Gardner Linn | Matt Richmond

Cinematographer

David Arabia

Editors

Tyson Dupuis | Simon Sandquist | Brandon Wasserburger

Casting Director

Sheri Bias

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Updated Apr 1, 2018

Release date

Apr 1, 2018 (United States)

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39 cast members

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