This Scorched Earth

The American Civil War tore at the very roots of our nation and destroyed most of a generation. To truly understand the... (more)

The American Civil War tore at the very roots of our nation and destroyed most of a generation. To truly understand the madness and despair of such a horrendous conflict one needs to pick a moment. Or see that war through one family{u2019}s eyes. In rural Arkansas, such was the Hancocks. Devastated by a cruel war, they faced down their personal hells and in spite of it all survived. Their survival is a testament to the power of love{u2026}and the American spirit. This is their story. And ours. (less)