In an unlikely American history story, Ulysses S. Grant rises from his humble beginnings to become the winning general in one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles.
With his back up against the wall, Ulysses S. Grant takes incredible risks, becoming Abraham Lincoln's favorite general, and prepares for an epic clash with Robert E. Lee.
Ulysses S. Grant defeats Robert E. Lee and wins the Civil War, only to find that he will be called to duty again to serve as President during one of the most difficult times in American history.