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mitch96

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10. I liked the way he talked about the common soldier and the families of the troops. Most documentaries talk

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Fri Jul 12, 2024, 08:52 AM

Jul 2024

about the generals and the politicians...Campaigns and economics.
Burns gets to the people involved.
I liked it.. Then again I liked most of his work being the history nut that I am
.“Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it.”
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Is the Ken Burns Civil War miniseries worth watching? If no, why? If yes, why? TIA [View all] Celerity Jul 2024 OP

I saw portions of it years ago and was impressed, Liberty Belle Jul 2024 #1

One of the best series ever.... thomski64 Jul 2024 #2

it moves slowly with lots of details. if u have time, go for it nt msongs Jul 2024 #3

I live for details. Some here are probably saying 'Yes she does, too much!' lolol Celerity Jul 2024 #4

Lots of detail riverbendviewgal Jul 2024 #5

It's excellent as are Burn's other docs. brush Jul 2024 #6

It's so well done, and examines the entire conflict from origins to aftermath. Coventina Jul 2024 #7

Not impressed with how it seemed to romanticize and justify the Confederacy wishstar Jul 2024 #8

Thank you soooooo much for the link. Good information. quaint Jul 2024 #12

It's the documentary that made Ken Burns a household name. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #9

I liked the way he talked about the common soldier and the families of the troops. Most documentaries talk mitch96 Jul 2024 #10

I liked it a lot. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #11

Brilliant series, not to be missed. (nt) Paladin Jul 2024 #13

Still remember the last scene XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #14