An Homage to the Civil War's Greatest Conflict: The Battle of Gettysburg

On this day July 1, 1863 in the midst of the American Civil War began what many consider its biggest conflict, The Battle of Gettysburg. Not only did it produce the greatest number of casualties at over 50,000 soldiers, it is also widely remembered as the turning point in the war as Confederate General Robert E. Lee led his army to invade George G. Meade's Army of the Potomac - a battle of North vs. South. After an intense 3 day battle, the Union's North immersed with a decisive victory forcing the South to abandon its attempt to bring the war into northern territory. In honor of this historic day, Janson Media highlights titles from its portfolio that tell the full comprehensive story behind this important period. Narrated by Keith Carradine the Gettysburg: Stories of Valor captures the scenic beauty of the Gettysburg battlefield, presenting a unique documentary collection of Civil War Stories and is available as a 2-Disc set or condensed Public Television version. Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, The Horses of Gettysburg tells captures the relationship between soldiers and the forgotten heroes of the battlefield, their horses. The Horses of Gettysburg is also available now in 2-Disc and Public Television versions in addition to distribution to worldwide Television markets.

Narrated by Keith Carradine, Gettysburg and Stories of Valor - Public Television Edition contains 12 unique stories focusing on one of the most exciting periods in United States history, America"s Civil War. Gettysburg and Stories of Valor covers the Battle of Gettysburg with episodes including Colonel Strong Vincent"s defense of Little Round Top; the &'hallowed ground&' of Gettysburg National Cemetery including the grave of President Nixon"s great grandfather; the mysterious Devil"s Den photographs; General Winfield Scott Hancock"s injury and presidential campaign/ and Confederate General Lewis Armistead"s secret distress call.

Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, the director of epic films Gettysburg and Gods and Generals,Horses of Gettysburg captures the relationship between soldiers and their horses while celebrating these forgotten heroes of the Civil War and their critical role in shaping the United States of America that we live in today.

Filmed in high definition with charging horses, battlefield panoramas and no &'talking heads,&' this cinematic documentary tells the story of the estimated 72,000 horses and mules that fought at the Battle of Gettysburg and uncovers the strategies employed to ensure that the millions of animals in service with the North and South remained healthy and well-trained for action. Horses of Gettysburg celebrates the honor and courage of these four legged warriors and their critical role in shaping the United States of America that we live in today.