John meets with his Confederate brother during the siege of Vicksburg, then sneaks into town to supply food to his starving sister and son. Jonas Steele senses bad news and later discovers his misgivings. John returns home to ill feeling and his impartiality is tested. Jonas is wounded. The years of the war finally see an end. Lee surrenders and Lincoln is assassinated.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian McLellan Hunter | Writer | ||
| John Leekley | Writer | ||
| Bruce Catton | Writer | ||
| Andrew V. McLaglen | Director |