Civil War: The Untold Story

A Beacon of Hope (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | Documentary, War

General Ulysses S. Grant's counterattack at Shiloh leads to victory, and thousands of escaping slaves seek refuge with Union forces.

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Apr 1, 2014 (United States)

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Frank Kirtley General William T. Sherman General William T. Sherman See fewer	Shiloh: Fiery Trial (2012)
Chris Mekow General P.G.T. Beauregard General P.G.T. Beauregard See fewer	Shiloh: Fiery Trial (2012)
Harry Bulkeley General U.S. Grant General U.S. Grant See fewer	Shiloh: Fiery Trial (2012)
Preston Todd Sam Watkins Sam Watkins See fewer	Have Wine, Will Travel (2020)
Whit Barr Multiple Multiple See fewer	In the Grey (II) (2012)
Mikhail LaPread Austin Gilmore Austin Gilmore See fewer	South Side Hero (2024)
Jesse Vickery Confederate Soldier (uncredited) Confederate Soldier (uncredited) See fewer	Kennesaw: One Last Mountain (2013)

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