I was in Gettysburg this afternoon. Walked around the battlefield & Little Round Top for a bit. Great place to spend the afternoon with all of its history.
I was an extra there for the Pickett charge. I remember the days spent on the practice and " coming out to form up". I spoke with guys who took part in the marching on the actual field, advancing toward Emmettsburg road. The fence. They said they felt as if they were not alone.
That movie ranks among the very best war movies ever filmed. This particular scene is my favourite, especially because of the powerful music. This combination gives me goosebumps!
I disagree with the South's cause for war, and am a Union man at heart. But I honor the courage and fortitude it took to make this charge. Those were some brave men.
I would say that the Union Troops that advanced on Maryes Heights in Fredericksburg were at least as brave . My wife's great great grandfather was one of them
Gettysburg was an awful clean up and burial opperation afterward too. The intense heat decayed the bodies very quickly. The smell was so bad that some people who worked on the burials died later on. One eye-witness said that a fence from Picket's charge which had dead soldiers pilled on it was black with flies.
@@brianclark803You have to admire the bravery of these men on both sides who were willing to share their blood for what they believed in.RIP to.all of them.
MY favourite film!!! Gods and genrals is also a fantastic film Although im Britsih and im interrested in all sorts of wars from the american revolution to the napoleonic wars to WW1, The american civil war is my favourite. God i wish i could go to visit gettysburg. Infact its one of my life ambitions. Love the music
My great great grandfather was in Kemper's brigade, he was in the Virginia 7th Infantry Co.D but he survived Gettysburg and went on to be captured at the battle of Five Forks a year later and became a prisoner of war at Point Lookout, Maryland.
If I remember correctly from back when this movie made its first TV appearance on TNT those aerial shots of the men marching were done with a little remoter helicopter. At the time it was the first time it had been done like that. Quite an impressive feat that they had that many reenactors in this movie, no computer duplicating needed.
This scene gets me every time. The first time I saw it, I cried my eyes out. It is a brilliant piece of filming and editing. One especially well-done aspect is how the drums slowly fade into and become the background music. Randy Edelman is a genius.
There are so many what ifs in this battle. What if Ewell had succeeded in placing rebel artillery on big round top. What if Chamberlain got over run on little round top. What if Jeb Stuart had been within earshot of Lee's army and was able to give info on enemy movements. Amazing how history could have gone either way.
He really was. Between the battle of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg the ammunition plant in Richmond, which produced their regular ammo, burned down. So during the battle of Gettysburg they were using ammunition from a Charleston plan, and that ammunition had a different fuse setup so it shot differently. The problem was that nobody told Alexander of the change. His biggest mistake was not letting the smoke clear enough so he could see where they were shooting.
The reenactors really made this movie shine. I have the DCD of this and watch it with the directors commentary from time to time. They recognize how important a role those reenactors play. Helping to get everything accurate, bringing weapons knowing where exactly to stand and how to hold their weapons. Just a huge wealth of knowledge. For then it was just another way to share their love of doing the reenactments and passing on the knowledge
lue armistead is possibly the most under apreciated commander that i know of that played a big part. along with garnett who was turned into paint when he chraged the angle.
Being born in Mississippi and raised in Texas, even though I don't really agree with the ideology of the south it's amazing how emotional you get about your ancestors when watching this movie.
The whole formation thing made sense in the days of swords and shields, when the men could overlap their shields, for greater protection. It even worked in the early days of firearms, when firearms weren't too accurate. By the mid-1800's, firearms had become deadly accurate, which is one reason why Civil War carnage was so terrible.
I love this movie. I never knew the horrors, the heroism or the sacrifice of the Civil War until I saw this movie. And the music was so great, the casting was perfect (Sam Elliot and Jeff Daniels were great in this) and the epic battles were worthy of love from war movie fans like me.
I am of the North, but my ancestors fought for the confederacy (Louisiana: infantry and cavalry). I have great admiration and pride for the South, but grateful for the union and our great country. The Civil War very much defined us as a nation, and that is good.
Richard Brooke Garnett wasn't wearing his dress uniform when he led his men forward[given the challenge of finding suitable uniforms, many officers didn't wear their dress uniforms on campaign], he was wearing plain clothing and an old blue overcoat with no rank distinctions. Which is why his body was never identified and buried in a mass grave with many of his men. His sword was found decades later in a collectible shop in Maryland.
I plan on taking my family there the second week of April for spring break. For the last 18 yrers we have went to Florida on vacaton because that's where the Mother n law lives and this will probably be the last vacation we take as a Family before the son goes off to college. I atteneded the National Fire Accademy in 1995 which is in Emittsburge Maryland and just had to make the short drive on over to Gettysburg. This truley was something I will never forget especially after watching the movie,
I as a Civil War reinactor was in this film . What a great experience. It was a very exciting to be part of Pickets charge . I got killed before reaching the wall, as I layed😢 there watching to spectacle, I pulled a camera from my pouch and took picture lol.
@Kharkovkid I'm a Brit and I bloody loved The Beverley Hillbillies. Brilliant programme. You brought back a lot of happy memories with your post. I remember now that Granny did used to talk about the Civil War all the time lol! I remember all the words to the theme song as well, just as you've posted! Thanks again for the reminder, I'll have to go see if I can find a DVD of the BH's to buy or even just check out some clips on youtube. Thanks again.
I just got home from Gettysburg. I stood close to the high-water mark and looked over the field the 12,500 charged over - fully a mile long, with fences and roads with no cover to cross. It was amazing, looking at the spot where a line of men over a mile long and three men deep had ran right up to that copse of trees and there placed the zenith of the confederate cause!!
no our future is much worse if traitor trump doesn't admit and accept he is defeated in November.How can someone run for president who attempted a coup after the last election.We are better than this
In 1998 I had the honor of participating in the 135th Anniversary re-enactment. Longstreet's Advance had 13,500 Confederates coming at a mile long Union line. We were Color Guard 69th PA and were at the focal point of the breakthrough (the angle at the copse of trees. Seeing with my own eyes a glimpse of what the infantrymen saw on July 3, 1863 was awesome and amazing. Over 25,000 military reenactors gave honor to the fallen heroes that weekend.
It took a lot of guts to march across that field. My dad was a Civil War buff.I am pretty sure there wasn't a major battlefield we didn"t visit if we were near it on a trip as kids. Dads idea was you learned best by doing. Back when my sister and I were kids we fought a lot of battles. The sites weren't preserved as well back then an we fought a lot of battles from both points of view. This charge is one I remember. Even witout guns firing a June hike across that field was hot and long. Especially when you were 8 or 9 years old. It still lives in my memory. I can remember dad hollering our names and saying you're shot and dead. That gave you a few minutes reprieve before you had to, get up and finish the charge. He would be right there with you describing what was going on. It truely brought history to life. Now you can't walk those fields. You drive to a spot that lets you look at the field.
Man that was an amazing experience you and your sis experienced thanks to a dad that loves history and felt it important to teach you kids through being there to capture the aura and essence of the battle all those years ago. Sounds like he would have made an excellent history teacher. We need more people like that who care just a little too much if there is truly such a thing as too much
I can relate to so many of the southern officers, but I have few favorite Union officers. Joshua Chamberland is my favorite officer. Just the way he lead his unit on little round top. BAYONETS!!! He also saluted and treated General Lee with respect when he surrended to Grant. I try to visit Gettysburg every year, it just as an air about it. I have also visited Vicksburg. I plan to see Fredricksburg and Antietam. This movie is what brought out this interest in me.
I am a civil war buff and I think I know the history of it rather well. I've seen documentaries, read two Bruce Catton books, and own Glory and Gettysburg, but I've never heard the suggestion that if the South stayed on the defensive things may have been different... A very thought-provoking post!
@Kharkovkid thanks , i was young and remember the theme tune. i'm sure i remember an old lorry or cart overloaded with furniture, and did she smoke a pipe?
Haste, pride and impatience. That is the lesson that we can all learn from when reviewing history. Don't make the same mistake in your life's dealings.
I was an extra in the Pickets Charge scene. . .The movie was originaly called . . .Killer Angels. . .and was to be a 2 part tv mini-series. . .Turner changed it to a movie release and changed the name to get away from motorcyle gang confusion. . .The scenes were we are walking through a wheatfield, was actually filmed on the original Pickets Charge field. . Turner had paid a princely sum, for a one day film permit to film on National Park land!
God bless all those men and boys for dying in a war that they didn't want and those men would rather die than surrender to the enemy. Bless their souls. People had more of a fighting spirit back then than nowadays.
...They DID film a reenactment. I believe the two lines were about a mile apart in the middle, that's 1760 yards of open ground. 300 yards of ground could be easily crossed. The plan was based on the Union lines breaking and running, plus flanking feints were supposed draw off some of the Union artillery. Lee wasn't used to the Union having the home-field and defensive drive advantages, and they held their ground. The charge probably would have worked in VA or another southern state.
Hitler never rated the American fighting spirit until it was too late. He should have studied the American Civil War and learn from the bravery they demonstrated 🇬🇧
Mostly into the American War for Independence myself, but I *do* have plans to be there for the 150th Gettysburg anniversary, if not with a uniform and musket then at least as a spectator.
This is the best movie of the Gettysburg battle. What would have happened if the General Longstreet had commanded the Southern Army? What would have happened if instead of presenting battle in Gettysburg they had gone to Washington? Good questions. Is there any answer?
The courage the first column of soldiers must have had when charging the enemy position. You know that your only purpose is to absorb lead so that the men behind you might stand a chance of breaking through.
You forgot about the fence when they launched that attack. Some think the battle might have gone differently if it wasn't there slowing them up and breaking their formations.
In defense of the South, I have bachelors, masters and law degree all from tier one schools and will be moving to Virginia to practice law because I respect and honor the integrity, loyalty and duty that Virginians comport themselves with. It is a great privilege for me to call myself a Virginian, and I have as much if not more education than any northerner.
You realize that during the filming of this part of the battle, on the hallowed ground itself, the first and probably last time it will be allowed, many reenactors wept as they were overcome by the emotion of it all. It was the glorious high water mark of the Southern War of Independence.
If only more Americans today would display this spirit and determination in face of our enemies today!!!! these men knew what they were up against and went forward bravely nonetheless. The only way our republic will be defeated is by within.
it was a terrible loss of life but a great battle. I have the Stars and Bars on my truck, some people think it stands for slavery, I have to educate them.
Anyone know the songs by Iced Earth about Gettysburg ? It's from the album The Glorious Burden and the last 3 tracks all talk about one day of the battle at Gettysburg.
On this date July 1st in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg---frequently cited as the war's turning point in favor of the Union------begins in Pennsylvania. May we never forget the men who fought and died here. May their souls rest in eternal piece.
Visited Gettysburg years ago. Went to the union position known as the "angle" with a group of trees. The confederates were to converge on this location.....it was an Impossible Feat.
The flanks were attacked for two days. Lee had theorized that the Union had already pulled troops out of the center to reinforce the flanks, which is why the decision for the assault on the center was made.
they had to march in lines to have their rifled muskets work effectivly. they only fired about 3 well aimed shots a minute for a trained soldier in combat. plus the massive lines and, drum beat, and colorful matching uniforms demoralized the enemy. you are just so used to seeing modern warfare with automatic weapons and plames you think this is primitive tactics when in fact this is the most effective way to use their weapons -on mass
Im British and i have to say out of all the wars throughout History, The American Civil War is my favourite. Here in Britian , all we seem to do is British history which is great but can get a tad tiresome. Having said that, my last two years at High School, We did the American West which was fantastic. Would of liked to done the civil war though :)
The reason they cheered for Virginia is because the divisions from Virginia did not arrive to the battle until the last day (3rd day) and were extremely excited and proud to finally get a chance to fight in the battle in Pickett's Charge (General Pickett was a Virginian General too), even though the charge failed...
I'm not from the US, but It's interesting how in many Hollywood films about the Civil War the Southern characters and armies draw more attention and detail than the Northern- Almost as if that romantic, irregular struggle for freedom is idealized and bests overwhelmingly superior forces, at least in front of the cameras.
In this particular case, Confederate General Garnett had hurt his leg too severely to make the march and subsequently the charge unless he rode the horse. In addition, Garnett had been called something along the lines of incompetent by Stonewall Jackson after a battle in which he had been misled to believe that their opposing forces were stronger than they actually were. Garnett retreated and Jackson was furious. (Followed...)
Pickett to this day receives alot of heat for surviving this charge and rightly so!! He stayed in the rear while all the troops were getting wiped out! He was more of a coward than a hero in my opinion!
same that Gen. Armistead was kiilled at the wall with a sword with his hat on it. and here is another interesting fact, Genral Pattons grandfather fought here but was killed at the fence as seen in the movie.
I attended the 135th anniversary in 1998, it was awesome!!! The re-enactors made it so authentic!! I attended the ceremony for the unveiling of the General Longstreet bronze statue! As the tarp was removed, revealing General Longstreet, the large crowd began to sing “Bonnie Blue Flag”! It was stunning!! It was an incredible experience!! Standing on the ground where the battle occurred is awesome! I later joined “American Battlefield Trust” to help preserve places like Gettysburg!🫡🇺🇸
Richard Jordan words start out this scene, "Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit" This was Richard Jordans last movie as he was dying of Brain Cancer and died 9 months after doing this movie. Great Actor. For Virginia! Confederate Strong. American Strong.
Lee's alleged minor stroke was discussed once or twice in North & South Magazine, but there was no conclusive evidence for it. He had, however, been suffering from severe sciatica at the time. The constant pain plus the fatigue from the campaign could have worn him down severely. In the film, he is correctly depicted as sleeping in a chair, unable to lie down.
I was in Gettysburg this afternoon. Walked around the battlefield & Little Round Top for a bit. Great place to spend the afternoon with all of its history.
I was an extra there for the Pickett charge. I remember the days spent on the practice and " coming out to form up". I spoke with guys who took part in the marching on the actual field, advancing toward Emmettsburg road. The fence. They said they felt as if they were not alone.
That movie ranks among the very best war movies ever filmed. This particular scene is my favourite, especially because of the powerful music. This combination gives me goosebumps!
My husband's greatx3 grandfather served under Armisted
The fact no cgi was done for this movie and everything was almost 100% accurate to the time, makes this movie the best civil war movie ever
No doubt!
Such a great movie. Never gets old
Those battle drums get me so pumped up!!!
Brave souls waking into Canon fire
I disagree with the South's cause for war, and am a Union man at heart. But I honor the courage and fortitude it took to make this charge. Those were some brave men.
Can’t honor men who fought for a horrible cause on the wrong side of history. I can say the manhood was the same for both sides.
Are you still alive?
@otrnam1 I bet you honor communists just fine though, don't you?
They trusted Lee.
I would say that the Union Troops that advanced on Maryes Heights in Fredericksburg were at least as brave . My wife's great great grandfather was one of them
Gettysburg was an awful clean up and burial opperation afterward too. The intense heat decayed the bodies very quickly. The smell was so bad that some people who worked on the burials died later on. One eye-witness said that a fence from Picket's charge which had dead soldiers pilled on it was black with flies.
147 years to the day, this still resonates with millions. The bravery of the men who fought in the American Civil War is amazing.
Marching straight into cannons that shred flesh from bone 😢
@@brianclark803You have to admire the bravery of these men on both sides who were willing to share their blood for what they believed in.RIP to.all of them.
MY favourite film!!! Gods and genrals is also a fantastic film Although im Britsih and im interrested in all sorts of wars from the american revolution to the napoleonic wars to WW1, The american civil war is my favourite. God i wish i could go to visit gettysburg. Infact its one of my life ambitions.
Love the music
My great great grandfather was in Kemper's brigade, he was in the Virginia 7th Infantry Co.D but he survived Gettysburg and went on to be captured at the battle of Five Forks a year later and became a prisoner of war at Point Lookout, Maryland.
If I remember correctly from back when this movie made its first TV appearance on TNT those aerial shots of the men marching were done with a little remoter helicopter. At the time it was the first time it had been done like that. Quite an impressive feat that they had that many reenactors in this movie, no computer duplicating needed.
This scene gets me every time. The first time I saw it, I cried my eyes out. It is a brilliant piece of filming and editing. One especially well-done aspect is how the drums slowly fade into and become the background music. Randy Edelman is a genius.
There are so many what ifs in this battle. What if Ewell had succeeded in placing rebel artillery on big round top. What if Chamberlain got over run on little round top. What if Jeb Stuart had been within earshot of Lee's army and was able to give info on enemy movements. Amazing how history could have gone either way.
We can play that same game with every battle in the civil war.
@@burrellbikes4969Washington DC wouldn't have been wide open like it would have if the South succeeded at Gettysburg.
This is the best scene of this movie.
Music, (mini)helicopter view...
Great scene.
He really was. Between the battle of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg the ammunition plant in Richmond, which produced their regular ammo, burned down. So during the battle of Gettysburg they were using ammunition from a Charleston plan, and that ammunition had a different fuse setup so it shot differently. The problem was that nobody told Alexander of the change. His biggest mistake was not letting the smoke clear enough so he could see where they were shooting.
Exceptional acting. Exceptional presentation. Incredibly accurate
So many great actors. made this movie good as gold
The reenactors really made this movie shine. I have the DCD of this and watch it with the directors commentary from time to time. They recognize how important a role those reenactors play. Helping to get everything accurate, bringing weapons knowing where exactly to stand and how to hold their weapons. Just a huge wealth of knowledge. For then it was just another way to share their love of doing the reenactments and passing on the knowledge
lue armistead is possibly the most under apreciated commander that i know of that played a big part. along with garnett who was turned into paint when he chraged the angle.
Being born in Mississippi and raised in Texas, even though I don't really agree with the ideology of the south it's amazing how emotional you get about your ancestors when watching this movie.
If god had let eli whitney be born earlier perhaps no need for the bloodshed
Everything happens for a reason in tbe grand scheme of things. As sad as that may be to hear😊
The music was just Great I play it all the time and its a great feeling
The whole formation thing made sense in the days of swords and shields, when the men could overlap their shields, for greater protection. It even worked in the early days of firearms, when firearms weren't too accurate. By the mid-1800's, firearms had become deadly accurate, which is one reason why Civil War carnage was so terrible.
Best part of the film. The reenacting groups made a wonderful job.
I love this movie. I never knew the horrors, the heroism or the sacrifice of the Civil War until I saw this movie. And the music was so great, the casting was perfect (Sam Elliot and Jeff Daniels were great in this) and the epic battles were worthy of love from war movie fans like me.
Two years before this battle, the Union perfected a deadly cannon that mowed down Pickett’s charge long before they were within musket range.
one of the most powerful scenes of the movie, RIP richard jordan, such a great actor
It must have been impressive to see all of those men marching and just as depressing to look back and see no one coming from behind you.
I am of the North, but my ancestors fought for the confederacy (Louisiana: infantry and cavalry). I have great admiration and pride for the South, but grateful for the union and our great country. The Civil War very much defined us as a nation, and that is good.
Richard Brooke Garnett wasn't wearing his dress uniform when he led his men forward[given the challenge of finding suitable uniforms, many officers didn't wear their dress uniforms on campaign], he was wearing plain clothing and an old blue overcoat with no rank distinctions. Which is why his body was never identified and buried in a mass grave with many of his men. His sword was found decades later in a collectible shop in Maryland.
I plan on taking my family there the second week of April for spring break. For the last 18 yrers we have went to Florida on vacaton because that's where the Mother n law lives and this will probably be the last vacation we take as a Family before the son goes off to college. I atteneded the National Fire Accademy in 1995 which is in Emittsburge Maryland and just had to make the short drive on over to Gettysburg. This truley was something I will never forget especially after watching the movie,
I as a Civil War reinactor was in this film . What a great experience. It was a very exciting to be part of Pickets charge . I got killed before reaching the wall, as I layed😢 there watching to spectacle, I pulled a camera from my pouch and took picture lol.
One of the BEST scenes in the movie -- I even picked up a Muskat!
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Greetings to you as well
@Kharkovkid I'm a Brit and I bloody loved The Beverley Hillbillies. Brilliant programme. You brought back a lot of happy memories with your post. I remember now that Granny did used to talk about the Civil War all the time lol! I remember all the words to the theme song as well, just as you've posted! Thanks again for the reminder, I'll have to go see if I can find a DVD of the BH's to buy or even just check out some clips on youtube. Thanks again.
I just got home from Gettysburg. I stood close to the high-water mark and looked over the field the 12,500 charged over - fully a mile long, with fences and roads with no cover to cross. It was amazing, looking at the spot where a line of men over a mile long and three men deep had ran right up to that copse of trees and there placed the zenith of the confederate cause!!
You don't get enough likes and honours, sir. You do us all proud! :) -Scott Dover😇
This is America's future if we don't change things soon...
no our future is much worse if traitor trump doesn't admit and accept he is defeated in November.How can someone run for president who attempted a coup after the last election.We are better than this
In 1998 I had the honor of participating in the 135th Anniversary re-enactment. Longstreet's Advance had 13,500 Confederates coming at a mile long Union line. We were Color Guard 69th PA and were at the focal point of the breakthrough (the angle at the copse of trees. Seeing with my own eyes a glimpse of what the infantrymen saw on July 3, 1863 was awesome and amazing. Over 25,000 military reenactors gave honor to the fallen heroes that weekend.
On the contrary. Lee had no doubt that he would win at Gettysburg. In his own words he said he thought they were invincible.
This is one of my all time favourite war scenes ever, I only hope that the 3rd film the last full measure will eventually be made.
I was standing at the angle less than 4 hours ago. Such a somber and sobering place when you think about what happened on those 3 days in July 1863
General you are a true gentleman and patriot.
It took a lot of guts to march across that field. My dad was a Civil War buff.I am pretty sure there wasn't a major battlefield we didn"t visit if we were near it on a trip as kids. Dads idea was you learned best by doing. Back when my sister and I were kids we fought a lot of battles. The sites weren't preserved as well back then an we fought a lot of battles from both points of view. This charge is one I remember. Even witout guns firing a June hike across that field was hot and long. Especially when you were 8 or 9 years old. It still lives in my memory. I can remember dad hollering our names and saying you're shot and dead. That gave you a few minutes reprieve before you had to, get up and finish the charge. He would be right there with you describing what was going on. It truely brought history to life. Now you can't walk those fields. You drive to a spot that lets you look at the field.
Man that was an amazing experience you and your sis experienced thanks to a dad that loves history and felt it important to teach you kids through being there to capture the aura and essence of the battle all those years ago. Sounds like he would have made an excellent history teacher. We need more people like that who care just a little too much if there is truly such a thing as too much
I can relate to so many of the southern officers, but I have few favorite Union officers. Joshua Chamberland is my favorite officer. Just the way he lead his unit on little round top. BAYONETS!!! He also saluted and treated General Lee with respect when he surrended to Grant. I try to visit Gettysburg every year, it just as an air about it. I have also visited Vicksburg. I plan to see Fredricksburg and Antietam. This movie is what brought out this interest in me.
I am a civil war buff and I think I know the history of it rather well. I've seen documentaries, read two Bruce Catton books, and own Glory and Gettysburg, but I've never heard the suggestion that if the South stayed on the defensive things may have been different... A very thought-provoking post!
@Kharkovkid thanks , i was young and remember the theme tune. i'm sure i remember an old lorry or cart overloaded with furniture, and did she smoke a pipe?
Oh my…that’s like stepping into the past. What a magnificent charge, the bravery It took.
Haste, pride and impatience. That is the lesson that we can all learn from when reviewing history. Don't make the same mistake in your life's dealings.
I was an extra in the Pickets Charge scene. . .The movie was originaly called . . .Killer Angels. . .and was to be a 2 part tv mini-series. . .Turner changed it to a movie release and changed the name to get away from motorcyle gang confusion. . .The scenes were we are walking through a wheatfield, was actually filmed on the original Pickets Charge field. . Turner had paid a princely sum, for a one day film permit to film on National Park land!
Best cannonade ever...absolutely superb....and authentic?
God bless all those men and boys for dying in a war that they didn't want and those men would rather die than surrender to the enemy. Bless their souls. People had more of a fighting spirit back then than nowadays.
I always get a whole lotta misty eyed when they get impeded by the rail fence.
...They DID film a reenactment.
I believe the two lines were about a mile apart in the middle, that's 1760 yards of open ground. 300 yards of ground could be easily crossed.
The plan was based on the Union lines breaking and running, plus flanking feints were supposed draw off some of the Union artillery. Lee wasn't used to the Union having the home-field and defensive drive advantages, and they held their ground. The charge probably would have worked in VA or another southern state.
Hitler never rated the American fighting spirit until it was too late. He should have studied the American Civil War and learn from the bravery they demonstrated 🇬🇧
You know I would give up my whole life except family. To go back in time and witness Events such as this.
I agree karamojo7mm.... one the best movies... and this part is the best.. graphics, music, and everything
Mostly into the American War for Independence myself, but I *do* have plans to be there for the 150th Gettysburg anniversary, if not with a uniform and musket then at least as a spectator.
it's a great film, thanks very much indeed
I'm from the south and I'm damn proud of it
This is the best movie of the Gettysburg battle. What would have happened if the General Longstreet had commanded the Southern Army? What would have happened if instead of presenting battle in Gettysburg they had gone to Washington? Good questions. Is there any answer?
The courage the first column of soldiers must have had when charging the enemy position. You know that your only purpose is to absorb lead so that the men behind you might stand a chance of breaking through.
You forgot about the fence when they launched that attack. Some think the battle might have gone differently if it wasn't there slowing them up and breaking their formations.
Piękna karta historii Ameryki. Południe zasługiwało na niepodległość. Lee, Longstreet, Jackson, A.P. Hill nie zostaną zapomnieni...
I am very pleased to hear that. It's not very often that people see that in a man. Thank you.
This is great. I cant think of any other state that would flow as well as virginia as Pickett did it in this movie. God Bless the Old Dominion State.
In defense of the South, I have bachelors, masters and law degree all from tier one schools and will be moving to Virginia to practice law because I respect and honor the integrity, loyalty and duty that Virginians comport themselves with. It is a great privilege for me to call myself a Virginian, and I have as much if not more education than any northerner.
Sir, you only moved to Virginia. You were not born there. You are not a Virginian!!!!!!
You realize that during the filming of this part of the battle, on the hallowed ground itself, the first and probably last time it will be allowed, many reenactors wept as they were overcome by the emotion of it all. It was the glorious high water mark of the Southern War of Independence.
If only more Americans today would display this spirit and determination in face of our enemies today!!!! these men knew what they were up against and went forward bravely nonetheless. The only way our republic will be defeated is by within.
it was a terrible loss of life but a great battle. I have the Stars and Bars on my truck, some people think it stands for slavery, I have to educate them.
Anyone know the songs by Iced Earth about Gettysburg ?
It's from the album The Glorious Burden and the last 3 tracks all talk about one day of the battle at Gettysburg.
On this date July 1st in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg---frequently cited as the war's turning point in favor of the Union------begins in Pennsylvania. May we never forget the men who fought and died here. May their souls rest in eternal piece.
Visited Gettysburg years ago. Went to the union position known as the "angle" with a group of trees. The confederates were to converge on this location.....it was an Impossible Feat.
Didnt anyone else notice the odd discoloration of the fields at 5:20?
Chamberlain, not Chamberland. BTW thanks for posting this piece of Pickett's Charge.
The flanks were attacked for two days. Lee had theorized that the Union had already pulled troops out of the center to reinforce the flanks, which is why the decision for the assault on the center was made.
they had to march in lines to have their rifled muskets work effectivly. they only fired about 3 well aimed shots a minute for a trained soldier in combat. plus the massive lines and, drum beat, and colorful matching uniforms demoralized the enemy. you are just so used to seeing modern warfare with automatic weapons and plames you think this is primitive tactics when in fact this is the most effective way to use their weapons -on mass
Armistead its reale hero, he was very brave man
Im British and i have to say out of all the wars throughout History, The American Civil War is my favourite. Here in Britian , all we seem to do is British history which is great but can get a tad tiresome. Having said that, my last two years at High School, We did the American West which was fantastic. Would of liked to done the civil war though :)
The reason they cheered for Virginia is because the divisions from Virginia did not arrive to the battle until the last day (3rd day) and were extremely excited and proud to finally get a chance to fight in the battle in Pickett's Charge (General Pickett was a Virginian General too), even though the charge failed...
I'm not from the US, but It's interesting how in many Hollywood films about the Civil War the Southern characters and armies draw more attention and detail than the Northern- Almost as if that romantic, irregular struggle for freedom is idealized and bests overwhelmingly superior forces, at least in front of the cameras.
OMG!!!! IM GOING THERE TOMORROW!!!
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In this particular case, Confederate General Garnett had hurt his leg too severely to make the march and subsequently the charge unless he rode the horse. In addition, Garnett had been called something along the lines of incompetent by Stonewall Jackson after a battle in which he had been misled to believe that their opposing forces were stronger than they actually were. Garnett retreated and Jackson was furious.
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great movie..... I remember seeing it in history class! :O
Great movie, and great acting.
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Was that a car or van at 5.50 or thereabouts
Pickett to this day receives alot of heat for surviving this charge and rightly so!! He stayed in the rear while all the troops were getting wiped out! He was more of a coward than a hero in my opinion!
I had ancestors on both sides one in the Irish infantry and one on the 150th infantry Pennsylvania and one on the confederacy
same that Gen. Armistead was kiilled at the wall with a sword with his hat on it. and here is another interesting fact, Genral Pattons grandfather fought here but was killed at the fence as seen in the movie.
One of the great days of mishap and sadness in history
just imagine how fascinating a world would be with two different kinds of America...
I do believe this is from the movie Gods and Generals.
any way u can post the whole movie?
I attended the 135th anniversary in 1998, it was awesome!!! The re-enactors made it so authentic!!
I attended the ceremony for the unveiling of the General Longstreet bronze statue! As the tarp was removed, revealing General Longstreet, the large crowd began to sing “Bonnie Blue Flag”! It was stunning!!
It was an incredible experience!! Standing on the ground where the battle occurred is awesome! I later joined “American Battlefield Trust” to help preserve places like Gettysburg!🫡🇺🇸
General Patton's Grandfather and Uncle both fought and died at Gettysburg, Officers in Armistead's Brigade.
The actor who played Armistead had brain cancer and died 3 months later
@@mcintiretj6571 Richard Jordan
You're right about that Victory. Most just call it a civil war because it was a "brother against brother" type of war.
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Richard Jordan words start out this scene, "Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit" This was Richard Jordans last movie as he was dying of Brain Cancer and died 9 months after doing this movie. Great Actor. For Virginia! Confederate Strong. American Strong.
His memorial service was actually held on the release date of the movie too. 😢
Stonewall is up there, maybe at the top, as a tactician.
Oh, yes. How could I forget that...
For your sweethearts, for your wives, may the two never meet.
Lee's alleged minor stroke was discussed once or twice in North & South Magazine, but there was no conclusive evidence for it. He had, however, been suffering from severe sciatica at the time. The constant pain plus the fatigue from the campaign could have worn him down severely. In the film, he is correctly depicted as sleeping in a chair, unable to lie down.