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Great minds don't always think alike.
I feel Gettysburg shows the true spirit of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. It shows that two opposite command styles of Robert E. Lee, and Gen. Longstreet. It makes these commanders and leaders human to us. It also shows the devotion to Gen. Lee which made underfed, bare-footed, and uneducated men who were the salt of the earth, follow the Gen into battle against larger numbers and still be successful.
What struck me the most was when Gen Lee realized that he had made a bad decision at Gettysburg, which cost them the battle and took the blame upon himself. He appeared to understand that Gen. Longstreet's plan to flank would have been successfull.
It also gave us an insight to the brillance of Joshuah L. Chamberlain in going from school teacher to Colo in the 20th Maine and leading those men into a successful defense of Little Round Top with a shortage of ammunition and men.

EXCELLENT USE OF MY TIME & MONEY
GETTYSBURG is an EXCELLENT film and a worthwhile use of time and money. One can sit down with one's family and actually enjoy a film that was made with true morally appropriate goals in mind. The man that wrote the book, the men who worked to get this film made over a period of 10 years and the re-enactors are worthy of the highest praise for a truly memorable piece of work which United States citizens of today can be proud. The usual fair from Hollywood makes us ashamed and sickened at the garbage they turn. Thankfully, GETTYSBURG is a masterpiece where truth, honor, valor, history, hard work, devotion, bravery, morality and patriotism are shown for the way it really was not as our history books present the history of the War Between the States!

Civil War Win for Hollywood
Gettysburg is a great movie, and focuses primarily on three civil war battles: the first is between Union General John Buford and Confederate General Heth; the second is the battle of little round top between Col. Josua L. Chamberlein and Confederate General Hood; and the third, and largest battle, is the one between Maj. General Winfield S. Hancock and General George Pickett. Pickett's charge is one of my favorite scenes because it really shows the meaning of everything that has led up to this point and the full extent of what the Johnny Rebs(Confederates) tried to do.I think the acting is very good; even Martin Sheen did a decent job as General Lee (contrary to what some others might say). The battles are realistic, and I think the storyline is just as good. Some of the speeches seem a bit overdone, but some officers probably said pretty profound things to rally their troops.Some parts of this movies are a little slow, but can quickly turn to exciting action.
Again, a great movie for fans of the civil war. Even people who don't particularly like history can't help but get drawn into this movie.

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