Examines the military genius of Robert E. Lee and evaluates the performances of the generals from the North and South, including the military strategies used in the Civil War.

Lee takes command -- The seven days -- The revolution in warfare -- "Pope must be suppressed" -- Second Manassas -- The lost order -- Antietam -- Fredericksburg -- Chancellorsville -- The march into Pennsylvania -- Gettysburg -- Defiance -- Stalemate -- Surrender.