Summary Tells the story of the Confederacy's last great invasion of the north, in July 1864, and the subsequent attack on Washington, D.C. that almost brought the northern war effort to its knees. Follows the campaign from Richmond to Petersburg, then to battles at Lynchburg and General Jubal Early's fight down the Shenandoah Valley - defeating two Union Armies in the process. The Confederates crossing the Potomac River into Maryland, and the ransoming of Frederick and Hagerstown; The pivotal Battle of Monocacy (July 9, 1864), and the desperate defense by Union General Lew Wallace. Finally, the Confederates reaching the gates of Washington, and missing their chance to capture the Union Capitol by minutes. Tells the story of the battle and the campaign through the eyes of the men who fought and died on the farms of Western Maryland. View more details
Directed : Kevin R. Hershberger
Written : Kevin R. Hershberger John Pagano
Stars : Cyril Augustin Robert Blumenstein Paul Boccadoro Bob Bosler
Genres : Action Drama War
Release date : Mar 9, 2006
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Production companies : Historical Entertainment LLC LionHeart FilmWorks Wicked Spring
Summary Tells the story of the Confederacy's last great invasion of the north, in July 1864, and the subsequent attack on Washington, D.C. that almost brought the northern war effort to its knees. Follows the campaign from Richmond to Petersburg, then to battles at Lynchburg and General Jubal Early's fight down the Shenandoah Valley - defeating two Union Armies in the process. The Confederates crossing the Potomac River into Maryland, and the ransoming of Frederick and Hagerstown; The pivotal Battle of Monocacy (July 9, 1864), and the desperate defense by Union General Lew Wallace. Finally, the Confederates reaching the gates of Washington, and missing their chance to capture the Union Capitol by minutes. Tells the story of the battle and the campaign through the eyes of the men who fought and died on the farms of Western Maryland. View more details
Genres : Action Drama War
Release date : Mar 9, 2006
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Production companies : Historical Entertainment LLC LionHeart FilmWorks Wicked Spring
