1 00:00:13,870 --> 00:00:15,692 Colonel. 2 00:00:16,491 --> 00:00:18,030 20th Maine to the front. 3 00:00:20,985 --> 00:00:24,843 Battalion! Shoulder arms! 4 00:00:25,062 --> 00:00:27,180 Shoulder arms! 5 00:00:27,434 --> 00:00:30,132 Left face! 6 00:00:32,011 --> 00:00:34,247 High-file right... 7 00:00:34,465 --> 00:00:36,288 ...march! 8 00:00:47,780 --> 00:00:52,643 Come on, boys! Show them the cold steel! Irish brigade, move out! 9 00:00:52,897 --> 00:00:56,967 Irish brigade, at the double-quick... 10 00:00:57,183 --> 00:01:01,301 ...forward march! 11 00:01:01,801 --> 00:01:04,286 Front and center! 12 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:14,605 Double column, boys! Form up! 13 00:01:19,775 --> 00:01:21,893 Forward! 14 00:01:40,204 --> 00:01:41,198 Keep moving! 15 00:01:45,280 --> 00:01:49,220 That's the Irish. What are those boys doing fighting in blue? 16 00:01:49,441 --> 00:01:51,973 Don't they know we're fighting for our independence? 17 00:01:52,187 --> 00:01:54,850 Did they learn nothing at the hands of the English? 18 00:01:55,058 --> 00:01:58,419 They're Reb Irishmen. They're our brothers. 19 00:01:58,678 --> 00:02:01,376 They've been misled to their fates. 20 00:02:11,742 --> 00:02:14,405 Do your duty! 21 00:02:26,762 --> 00:02:30,620 Steady, men! Steady! 22 00:02:47,316 --> 00:02:50,144 Men, do your duty! 23 00:02:55,513 --> 00:02:58,459 Battalion, halt! 24 00:03:03,002 --> 00:03:04,622 Ready! 25 00:03:04,832 --> 00:03:06,288 Aim! 26 00:03:06,788 --> 00:03:07,817 Fire! 27 00:03:23,181 --> 00:03:24,968 Load them up, boys, load them up! 28 00:03:30,629 --> 00:03:33,658 Ready! 29 00:03:33,874 --> 00:03:34,903 Aim! 30 00:03:35,455 --> 00:03:36,448 Fire! 31 00:03:39,533 --> 00:03:41,604 Load! Load! Load! 32 00:03:48,145 --> 00:03:49,222 Ready! 33 00:03:49,477 --> 00:03:50,470 Aim! 34 00:03:50,683 --> 00:03:52,222 Fire! 35 00:04:13,401 --> 00:04:15,885 Fall back! Fall back, men! 36 00:04:16,147 --> 00:04:18,134 Now move! Move! 37 00:04:23,719 --> 00:04:27,127 Go to hell! Go to hell and damnation! 38 00:04:27,380 --> 00:04:29,747 Move, boys! 39 00:04:33,372 --> 00:04:35,821 Lie down here! 40 00:04:36,035 --> 00:04:37,360 Lie down and load! 41 00:04:48,309 --> 00:04:50,343 Lie down and load! 42 00:04:50,971 --> 00:04:52,167 Load! 43 00:04:55,756 --> 00:04:58,123 Load and fire! 44 00:04:58,544 --> 00:05:00,283 Quickly! 45 00:05:00,666 --> 00:05:04,109 Blaze away, lads! Do it, boys! 46 00:05:08,571 --> 00:05:09,731 Fire, boys. 47 00:05:17,808 --> 00:05:21,748 Keep firing, men! Keep firing! 48 00:05:31,247 --> 00:05:32,240 Fall back! 49 00:05:33,036 --> 00:05:34,574 Fall back, lads! 50 00:05:34,783 --> 00:05:37,647 Every man for himself! 51 00:05:44,894 --> 00:05:47,214 Fall back, men! 52 00:06:36,445 --> 00:06:39,143 - Caldwell's brigade, forward! Now! - Yes, sir! 53 00:06:39,524 --> 00:06:43,890 At the double-quick! March! 54 00:06:56,170 --> 00:06:59,752 - General Armistead. - Afternoon, General Pickett. 55 00:06:59,923 --> 00:07:02,757 See that last charge by Meagher's brigade? 56 00:07:02,926 --> 00:07:05,416 Those fellas deserved a better fate. 57 00:07:05,595 --> 00:07:08,002 Their bravery is worthy of a better cause. 58 00:07:09,681 --> 00:07:11,554 My heart stood still as I watched it. 59 00:07:11,725 --> 00:07:14,013 I would not have believed that mortal men... 60 00:07:14,186 --> 00:07:17,270 ...could march into the face of such destruction. 61 00:07:20,441 --> 00:07:22,564 General Longstreet... 62 00:07:22,734 --> 00:07:26,185 ...those people committing more fresh divisions at your lines... 63 00:07:26,488 --> 00:07:30,437 ...their mounting numbers may overwhelm our defense. 64 00:07:30,908 --> 00:07:35,903 Sir, if they put every man they have on the field to approach me... 65 00:07:36,079 --> 00:07:40,159 ...give me plenty of ammunition, I'll kill them all before they reach my line. 66 00:07:41,167 --> 00:07:43,409 Nevertheless, we must be prudent, general. 67 00:07:43,586 --> 00:07:46,871 We must never ignore the unknown or the unpredictable. 68 00:07:48,090 --> 00:07:50,759 Yes, sir. I'll take the necessary measures. Orders! 69 00:07:53,386 --> 00:07:56,837 Send orders to Ransom's Tar Heels to advance his division... 70 00:07:57,014 --> 00:08:00,798 ...and to Kershaw to bring up his brigade to support Cobb at the wall. 71 00:08:00,976 --> 00:08:02,850 Yes, sir! 72 00:08:25,414 --> 00:08:27,287 Forward, men! 73 00:08:49,977 --> 00:08:54,305 Load! Five-second fuse! 74 00:09:04,073 --> 00:09:06,480 She burst! The barrel burst! 75 00:09:07,408 --> 00:09:09,734 - Stretcher! - General Lee, you all right, sir? 76 00:09:09,911 --> 00:09:15,616 - Sergeant! Call for the surgeon! Quickly! - Here I go. Help me up, boys. 77 00:09:24,298 --> 00:09:28,130 It's not yet our time, gentlemen. 78 00:09:28,302 --> 00:09:29,844 Not yet our time. 79 00:09:43,524 --> 00:09:46,193 Brigade, halt! Form by battalion! 80 00:09:46,359 --> 00:09:49,525 Pass them forward. Just load and pass them forward! 81 00:10:15,176 --> 00:10:16,587 20th Maine... 82 00:10:17,136 --> 00:10:19,093 ...halt! 83 00:10:24,476 --> 00:10:27,595 It is not difficult to move from line of battle into column of fours. 84 00:10:27,771 --> 00:10:30,890 It is much harder to move from column of fours into line of battle... 85 00:10:31,065 --> 00:10:34,516 ...and if we're called to make that move, it will be when we are under fire. 86 00:10:35,277 --> 00:10:39,772 You understand how important it is that these moves are learned so thoroughly... 87 00:10:39,948 --> 00:10:43,067 ...that the men can perform them in their sleep. 88 00:11:11,684 --> 00:11:15,597 Seems a terrible long distance up that hill. 89 00:11:16,355 --> 00:11:18,513 It'll be shortened by those in the front. 90 00:11:18,690 --> 00:11:20,433 Begging your pardon, sir. 91 00:11:20,608 --> 00:11:25,020 The only thing that'll be shortened by those in front is their lives. 92 00:11:26,447 --> 00:11:28,771 God help us now. 93 00:11:30,158 --> 00:11:35,199 - Colonel, take care of the right wing. - Yes, sir. I'll watch them, sir. 94 00:11:45,088 --> 00:11:46,961 Hail Caesar. 95 00:11:47,130 --> 00:11:51,424 We who are about to die salute you. 96 00:11:59,141 --> 00:12:01,810 20th Maine! 97 00:12:05,813 --> 00:12:08,519 - Forward! - Forward! 98 00:12:08,774 --> 00:12:12,273 - March! - March! 99 00:12:12,486 --> 00:12:15,855 By the right of companies, to the front! March! 100 00:12:16,073 --> 00:12:20,022 Right of companies to the front! March! 101 00:12:26,832 --> 00:12:28,872 Form a line, boys! Form a line! 102 00:12:29,835 --> 00:12:32,919 Form up a line! Form up a line! 103 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:44,054 Come on, boys! 104 00:12:44,264 --> 00:12:45,888 Dress to the colors! 105 00:13:07,451 --> 00:13:09,526 Come on, boys. 106 00:13:38,728 --> 00:13:40,934 Dress to the colors! 107 00:13:59,163 --> 00:14:02,282 Keep your line, men. Keep your line. Close that gap! 108 00:14:46,203 --> 00:14:49,121 At the double-quick, men! 109 00:14:54,043 --> 00:14:56,712 Double-quick, boys! Come on, boys! 110 00:15:03,468 --> 00:15:05,627 Keep it tight, boys! Keep it tight! 111 00:15:09,849 --> 00:15:12,719 Turn right, boys! Right! 112 00:15:12,935 --> 00:15:15,342 Turn to the right! 113 00:15:17,314 --> 00:15:20,516 Keep it tight, men! Keep it tight, men! 114 00:15:21,985 --> 00:15:23,562 Come on, boys! 115 00:15:23,986 --> 00:15:27,022 At the double-quick, boys! Come on, boys! 116 00:15:28,949 --> 00:15:32,317 Forward, men. Keep moving! 117 00:16:00,727 --> 00:16:02,007 Battalion, halt! 118 00:16:02,311 --> 00:16:05,514 - Battalion, halt! - Battalion, halt! 119 00:16:05,689 --> 00:16:07,977 Watch your line! 120 00:16:08,358 --> 00:16:10,101 Dress to the colors! 121 00:16:12,195 --> 00:16:14,768 Ready! Fire! 122 00:16:17,199 --> 00:16:21,611 - Reload, boys! Reload quickly! - Ready! Aim! Fire! 123 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,792 Keep firing! Keep firing! 124 00:16:32,670 --> 00:16:35,588 Battalion, fight by fire! 125 00:16:35,799 --> 00:16:38,040 Thattaway, boys, fire away! 126 00:16:38,259 --> 00:16:39,422 Pour it into them! 127 00:16:42,722 --> 00:16:45,591 Close the gap, boys! Pour it into them! 128 00:16:45,808 --> 00:16:48,642 Fill this hole now! 129 00:17:00,695 --> 00:17:04,396 Steady now! Pour it into them! Dress that line down there! 130 00:17:04,574 --> 00:17:06,067 - Sir? - What is it?! 131 00:17:06,284 --> 00:17:10,197 Request permission to return to the rear, sir. 132 00:17:12,956 --> 00:17:16,039 Permission granted. Permission granted. 133 00:17:27,510 --> 00:17:31,887 No, no, Patrick, me boy. Just reload and shoot. 134 00:17:48,487 --> 00:17:50,479 Pour it into them, boys! 135 00:17:53,033 --> 00:17:54,064 Fill that line in! 136 00:17:56,619 --> 00:17:57,864 Fill this hole now! 137 00:18:01,373 --> 00:18:03,116 Dress to the right! 138 00:18:05,001 --> 00:18:07,289 Fire! 139 00:18:08,796 --> 00:18:11,252 Pour it into them, boys! Pour it into them! 140 00:18:12,633 --> 00:18:13,913 Fire! 141 00:18:19,847 --> 00:18:22,468 - Fall back, men! - Fall back! Fall back! 142 00:18:22,642 --> 00:18:23,720 Fall back, boys! 143 00:19:12,351 --> 00:19:15,850 - What did you do that for? - You'll thank me in the morning. 144 00:19:40,876 --> 00:19:43,414 Oh, Mother. Oh, Mother, help me... 145 00:19:43,587 --> 00:19:48,877 It's all right, Casey, I got you. Don't worry about a thing. I'll get you home. 146 00:19:59,351 --> 00:20:02,850 Quickly, men. Reload quickly! 147 00:20:38,802 --> 00:20:43,629 It is well that war is so terrible... 148 00:20:43,806 --> 00:20:46,760 ...for we should grow too fond of it. 149 00:21:01,196 --> 00:21:02,275 Yes, sir? 150 00:21:02,447 --> 00:21:06,575 We're requisitioning your house for use as a hospital. 151 00:21:08,494 --> 00:21:11,448 Come on inside out the cold. 152 00:21:33,641 --> 00:21:35,467 You there. 153 00:21:35,643 --> 00:21:37,635 You wounded? 154 00:21:40,188 --> 00:21:42,394 Truly sorry, old fella... 155 00:21:45,693 --> 00:21:47,520 Damn. 156 00:22:24,143 --> 00:22:26,136 - General Hancock, sir. - Surgeon. 157 00:22:26,311 --> 00:22:29,431 This man is Major Sidney Willard of the 35th Massachusetts. 158 00:22:29,606 --> 00:22:31,515 This way, sir. 159 00:22:44,911 --> 00:22:47,828 Prepare to lift. Lift. 160 00:22:56,588 --> 00:23:01,166 He's been shot twice in the chest, general. There's nothing I can do. 161 00:23:09,766 --> 00:23:13,514 - Is there whiskey in this house? - Yes, sir. 162 00:23:21,067 --> 00:23:22,859 Drink this, sir. 163 00:23:27,907 --> 00:23:30,528 "Think not to thyself... 164 00:23:30,701 --> 00:23:35,327 ...that thou shall escape in the king's house more than all the Jews. 165 00:23:36,664 --> 00:23:40,792 For if it thou keepest thy peace at this time... 166 00:23:40,960 --> 00:23:45,456 ...deliverance shall arise with the Jews from another place. 167 00:23:45,881 --> 00:23:49,629 And who knows whether thou art come to the kingdom... 168 00:23:49,801 --> 00:23:53,004 ...for such a time as this." 169 00:23:53,178 --> 00:23:55,799 That's from the book of Esther. 170 00:23:55,973 --> 00:23:59,922 Esther knew she had to do more than save herself. 171 00:24:00,101 --> 00:24:02,639 Esther had to save her people too. 172 00:24:03,354 --> 00:24:06,805 I love them people you done chased from this house. 173 00:24:07,524 --> 00:24:11,107 I's known them most all my life. 174 00:24:12,612 --> 00:24:15,981 The Beales is good people. 175 00:24:18,410 --> 00:24:20,983 Mr. General? 176 00:24:22,121 --> 00:24:24,956 I was born a slave. 177 00:24:26,458 --> 00:24:29,209 And I wants to die free. 178 00:24:29,377 --> 00:24:34,502 Lord knows I wants to die free, and I wants my children to be free. 179 00:24:35,715 --> 00:24:38,467 Heaven help me. 180 00:24:40,845 --> 00:24:44,012 May God bless you all. 181 00:25:30,305 --> 00:25:32,179 Damn it, Tom, you scared me half to death. 182 00:25:32,348 --> 00:25:36,048 You?! Lawrence, I thought you was with the beyond. 183 00:25:56,411 --> 00:25:57,905 Mother? 184 00:26:00,081 --> 00:26:02,750 I was able to secure the aid of a good spyglass... 185 00:26:02,916 --> 00:26:07,708 ...and could ascertain beyond all doubt that our house is still standing. 186 00:26:10,965 --> 00:26:14,547 Oh, I pray to God for Martha and her dear ones. 187 00:26:14,719 --> 00:26:16,960 But, Mother... 188 00:26:17,262 --> 00:26:20,512 ...it is a pitiful sight on the fields below Marye's Heights. 189 00:26:20,682 --> 00:26:23,255 I should feel rancor in my heart for those invaders... 190 00:26:23,852 --> 00:26:27,184 ...but all I feel for them is sorrow. 191 00:26:29,065 --> 00:26:30,938 Dear Lucy... 192 00:26:31,107 --> 00:26:34,274 ...when you were but a child in petticoats... 193 00:26:34,444 --> 00:26:36,732 ...I believe the year was 1847... 194 00:26:37,405 --> 00:26:40,739 ...there was a great famine in Ireland. 195 00:26:40,908 --> 00:26:43,233 Those fields below the Heights were covered... 196 00:26:43,410 --> 00:26:46,530 ...with the finest crop of corn ever raised in this section. 197 00:26:47,247 --> 00:26:51,161 The greater part of it was sent as a donation to the starving Irish. 198 00:26:53,461 --> 00:26:55,252 I cannot help thinking... 199 00:26:55,420 --> 00:26:59,003 ...but that it helped to feed the poor victims of the Irish brigade... 200 00:26:59,591 --> 00:27:03,125 ...who fell on this very field today. 201 00:27:25,655 --> 00:27:27,564 General Gregg. 202 00:27:27,741 --> 00:27:29,116 General Jackson. 203 00:27:30,617 --> 00:27:33,453 I wish to apologize... 204 00:27:36,081 --> 00:27:38,572 ...for the differences we had. 205 00:27:39,625 --> 00:27:42,994 The doctor tells me you have not long to live. 206 00:27:43,170 --> 00:27:46,420 I ask you to dismiss this matter from your mind... 207 00:27:46,840 --> 00:27:49,794 ...and turn your thoughts to God... 208 00:27:49,968 --> 00:27:51,877 ...and the world to which you go. 209 00:27:52,804 --> 00:27:54,298 General... 210 00:27:56,724 --> 00:27:59,096 ...you know that I'm not a believer. 211 00:28:04,981 --> 00:28:08,101 Well, then I will believe for the both of us. 212 00:28:28,209 --> 00:28:31,210 How horrible is war. 213 00:28:33,339 --> 00:28:35,497 Horrible, yes... 214 00:28:35,674 --> 00:28:38,247 ...but we have been invaded. 215 00:28:38,844 --> 00:28:41,928 Lord, what can we do? 216 00:28:42,097 --> 00:28:44,504 Kill them, sir. 217 00:28:46,517 --> 00:28:48,474 Kill every last man of them. 218 00:28:56,525 --> 00:28:58,185 Gentlemen. 219 00:29:50,114 --> 00:29:55,155 Oh, what I wouldn't give for a cup of Rio just now. 220 00:30:01,958 --> 00:30:05,291 20th Maine! Return fire! 221 00:30:05,461 --> 00:30:08,711 - Return fire! - Return fire! 222 00:30:11,966 --> 00:30:13,793 Patrick. 223 00:30:15,720 --> 00:30:18,424 I hope you don't mind. 224 00:30:19,140 --> 00:30:24,050 I know you're in heaven, but you got work yet to do down here... 225 00:30:24,228 --> 00:30:25,934 ...in this poor pitiless world. 226 00:30:54,086 --> 00:30:55,461 Colonel Chamberlain. 227 00:30:55,630 --> 00:31:00,457 Your orders are to withdraw. Withdraw to the city. 228 00:32:20,162 --> 00:32:21,407 Colonel. 229 00:32:21,579 --> 00:32:26,536 We are ordered to form a picket line and cover the Army's retreat across the river. 230 00:32:28,794 --> 00:32:30,869 Colonel Chamberlain, did you hear me? 231 00:32:42,138 --> 00:32:47,050 Yes, sir. We are to retreat, sir. 232 00:32:52,189 --> 00:32:54,347 Captain Spear. 233 00:32:55,817 --> 00:32:59,601 - Form the regiment. We're moving out. - Yes, sir. 234 00:34:45,788 --> 00:34:47,116 Yankees. 235 00:34:47,498 --> 00:34:48,743 Everywhere. 236 00:34:49,666 --> 00:34:54,245 Where y'all been? Can't find my own house. Gone! Gone! 237 00:34:55,755 --> 00:34:58,127 What y'all done with my house? 238 00:34:58,508 --> 00:35:02,172 Where is it? Can y'all tell me that? 239 00:35:02,511 --> 00:35:07,801 Well, can you? Can you? 240 00:35:14,230 --> 00:35:16,352 "Men of the Army... 241 00:35:16,523 --> 00:35:19,524 ...although you were not successful in the recent battle... 242 00:35:19,692 --> 00:35:24,983 ...the attempt was not an error, nor the failure other than an accident. 243 00:35:25,697 --> 00:35:31,035 No soldiers in the annals of war fought more bravely. 244 00:35:31,327 --> 00:35:34,447 Condoling with the mourners for the dead... 245 00:35:34,622 --> 00:35:38,489 ...and sympathizing with the severely wounded... 246 00:35:38,667 --> 00:35:42,499 ...I congratulate the Army that the numbers of casualties... 247 00:35:42,670 --> 00:35:46,964 ...have been comparatively so small." - Compared to what? 248 00:35:47,133 --> 00:35:49,884 The Scots at Culloden? The English at Bunker Hill? 249 00:35:50,052 --> 00:35:51,511 The French at Waterloo? 250 00:35:51,678 --> 00:35:54,252 "...the thanks of the nation." 251 00:35:54,431 --> 00:35:58,807 Signed: Abraham Lincoln. 252 00:36:14,490 --> 00:36:16,862 Battalion! 253 00:36:17,118 --> 00:36:19,654 Dismissed! 254 00:36:30,087 --> 00:36:34,416 At this Christmas season, when the good fairies are in the air... 255 00:36:34,591 --> 00:36:37,082 ...we can hardly wonder at the sudden miracle... 256 00:36:37,260 --> 00:36:41,209 ...that has shown us the Fredericksburg affair in its true light... 257 00:36:41,389 --> 00:36:46,595 ...and given us occasion for national joy instead of national sorrow. 258 00:37:53,493 --> 00:37:56,114 General Jackson? 259 00:37:56,328 --> 00:37:59,329 Do you know what these decorations signify? 260 00:38:02,417 --> 00:38:04,955 I was wondering if someone would tell me. 261 00:38:09,423 --> 00:38:13,171 - This is Santa's sled. - I see. 262 00:38:15,554 --> 00:38:19,053 And this is stuff made of candy. 263 00:38:20,475 --> 00:38:23,808 This is a gingerbread snowflake. 264 00:38:23,978 --> 00:38:27,809 And this is a paper chain of angels. 265 00:38:31,901 --> 00:38:34,902 Did you make this angel? 266 00:38:35,530 --> 00:38:37,356 It's lovely. 267 00:38:40,033 --> 00:38:43,199 - How old are you, Jane? - I'm 5 years old. 268 00:38:43,370 --> 00:38:46,039 - How old are you? - I'm 38. 269 00:38:46,205 --> 00:38:51,032 My father is 38. He's a soldier like you. 270 00:38:51,210 --> 00:38:54,126 I haven't seen him for more than a year. 271 00:38:55,380 --> 00:39:01,749 I've not met your father, but I'm told he's a very good man, very brave man. 272 00:39:02,053 --> 00:39:05,504 I'm sure he misses you as much as I miss my daughter. 273 00:39:05,931 --> 00:39:09,050 When did you last see your daughter? 274 00:39:11,018 --> 00:39:13,391 I've never seen her. 275 00:39:13,562 --> 00:39:16,053 She was born just days ago. 276 00:39:16,231 --> 00:39:21,142 I want to see her more than anything in this world. 277 00:39:21,402 --> 00:39:26,194 I want to see her as much as your father wants to see you. 278 00:39:28,451 --> 00:39:32,495 You see that star at the top of the tree? 279 00:39:33,247 --> 00:39:35,820 The star of Bethlehem. 280 00:39:37,250 --> 00:39:41,579 The star that showed the wise men where they could find the baby Jesus. 281 00:39:42,004 --> 00:39:47,342 Mother says that star will show Daddy how to find his way back home. 282 00:39:51,303 --> 00:39:56,048 Well, your mother's very wise, very good person. 283 00:39:56,641 --> 00:39:59,263 Your daddy will come home. 284 00:40:00,853 --> 00:40:03,724 All the daddies will come home. 285 00:40:06,942 --> 00:40:09,148 Oh, my. 286 00:40:27,668 --> 00:40:31,582 Gentlemen, let us lift our glasses to our Southern women... 287 00:40:31,755 --> 00:40:35,171 ...without whose bravery and fortitude... 288 00:40:35,759 --> 00:40:39,542 ...without whose love, without whose endurance and sacrifice... 289 00:40:39,970 --> 00:40:42,806 ...not a man among us can stay the course... 290 00:40:45,183 --> 00:40:47,639 ...or defend the cause. 291 00:40:47,978 --> 00:40:50,136 - Hear, hear. - Hear, hear. 292 00:40:50,313 --> 00:40:51,593 Hear, hear. 293 00:40:51,773 --> 00:40:55,817 Now it's time for a carol. Everybody must sing. 294 00:40:55,985 --> 00:40:59,104 - Carols are my favorite. - I can't sing. 295 00:40:59,279 --> 00:41:02,529 Of course you can sing, Mr. Jackson. You can breathe, can't you? 296 00:41:02,699 --> 00:41:07,028 Just let your breath flow gently over your vocal chords and nature does the rest. 297 00:41:07,203 --> 00:41:11,579 I'm afraid General Jackson's voice is more suited to the battlefield than the parlor. 298 00:41:11,749 --> 00:41:14,239 You may take my word on it, Mrs. Corbin. 299 00:41:14,418 --> 00:41:18,000 If it's singing you want, my adjutant Mr. Pendleton's your man. 300 00:41:18,170 --> 00:41:20,328 We've worked our way through the hymnal... 301 00:41:20,506 --> 00:41:24,005 ...and he always takes up where I leave off. 302 00:41:24,634 --> 00:41:26,674 Well then, Mr. Pendleton... 303 00:41:26,845 --> 00:41:30,794 ...since the general has appointed you Kapellmeister... 304 00:41:30,974 --> 00:41:34,010 ...what shall we sing? 305 00:41:39,063 --> 00:41:41,306 "Silent Night." 306 00:42:02,543 --> 00:42:04,749 Dearest Fanny: 307 00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:10,624 The bugle has just sounded, 3rd Brigade extinguish lights. 308 00:42:11,550 --> 00:42:15,595 It makes me happy to think of you and my dear little ones at home... 309 00:42:15,762 --> 00:42:17,470 ...all nestled together. 310 00:42:18,431 --> 00:42:24,635 I know that it is all well and bright with her whose sweet face shines in my heart. 311 00:42:26,146 --> 00:42:30,973 Come and let me kiss your dear lips, precious wife. 312 00:42:31,610 --> 00:42:36,733 Let our hearts worship together God's love, and wisdom, and mercy. 313 00:42:38,741 --> 00:42:43,201 Yes, all is well, well with us, darling... 314 00:42:44,204 --> 00:42:50,490 ...well if we can only meet at last, as I pray God we may. 315 00:43:54,599 --> 00:43:57,718 Hey, Billy Yank. 316 00:44:02,063 --> 00:44:06,310 - That's a mighty nice song. - I'm pleased you find it so agreeable. 317 00:44:06,651 --> 00:44:10,813 I'd like it even more if I had some coffee to wash it down. 318 00:44:10,988 --> 00:44:14,320 - Want some baccy? - Sure, Johnny. 319 00:44:14,574 --> 00:44:17,112 Have you got a lame horse? 320 00:44:18,119 --> 00:44:20,989 What do you be wanting to trade for a lame horse? 321 00:44:21,163 --> 00:44:22,989 Would you take General Burnside? 322 00:44:24,666 --> 00:44:29,292 No. I guess I'll keep the horsehide. 323 00:44:30,045 --> 00:44:32,168 Come on, get your baccy. 324 00:46:07,756 --> 00:46:12,796 Mr. Smith, are you aware that the Bible gives models of official battle reports? 325 00:46:12,969 --> 00:46:16,503 - No, sir. - Nevertheless, there are such. 326 00:46:16,680 --> 00:46:21,009 Consider the narrative of Joshua's battles with the Amalekites. 327 00:46:21,185 --> 00:46:23,806 It has clearness and modesty, brevity. 328 00:46:23,978 --> 00:46:28,973 And it traces the victory to the right source, the blessing of God. 329 00:46:30,692 --> 00:46:33,563 Has it helped you with your reports, sir? 330 00:46:33,736 --> 00:46:36,358 Anybody home? 331 00:46:38,407 --> 00:46:42,026 Afternoon, General Jackson. 332 00:46:47,332 --> 00:46:49,288 What's this? 333 00:46:59,384 --> 00:47:02,634 - New recruits. - My mama helped me make these. 334 00:47:04,139 --> 00:47:06,177 That's fine. 335 00:47:10,477 --> 00:47:14,937 - Left, right. Left, right. - Child, that hat is a bit too large for you. 336 00:47:15,189 --> 00:47:17,098 However... 337 00:47:36,583 --> 00:47:37,828 ...there. 338 00:47:38,085 --> 00:47:41,334 I believe that suits a young girl better than an old soldier. 339 00:47:43,798 --> 00:47:45,837 Mama's baking some biscuits. 340 00:47:46,008 --> 00:47:50,586 You know, I was thinking of walking over to the big house for a nice hot cup of tea. 341 00:47:50,845 --> 00:47:55,257 And I would very much like the company of one beautiful little lady. 342 00:47:55,433 --> 00:48:00,094 Yes, General Jackson, a hot cup of chamomile. 343 00:48:06,401 --> 00:48:12,651 Mr. Smith, you may continue writing the reports. 344 00:48:14,157 --> 00:48:18,653 Consult first and second Samuel... 345 00:48:19,036 --> 00:48:21,242 ...and first and second Kings. 346 00:48:21,414 --> 00:48:23,785 They will be of help to you. 347 00:48:23,957 --> 00:48:25,499 Shall we go? 348 00:48:25,667 --> 00:48:29,083 Do you prefer butter biscuits or sugar cookies? 349 00:48:29,254 --> 00:48:34,046 Oh, my. I know your mother's biscuits are first rate. 350 00:49:08,162 --> 00:49:11,578 We owe you Texas boys a debt of gratitude for putting on these shows. 351 00:49:11,750 --> 00:49:15,082 Colonel Patton, any man who can't handle a guitar or a fiddle... 352 00:49:15,252 --> 00:49:17,873 ...ain't fit to carry a musket. 353 00:50:28,816 --> 00:50:32,434 Attention, battalions. 354 00:50:34,988 --> 00:50:36,696 Halt. 355 00:50:37,324 --> 00:50:39,993 - Sergeant, keep these men here for now. - Yes, sir. 356 00:50:49,584 --> 00:50:51,327 Sir. 357 00:50:53,170 --> 00:50:55,328 The men have rounded up three deserters. 358 00:50:57,090 --> 00:50:59,759 Establish the courts-martial. 359 00:50:59,927 --> 00:51:03,342 Have them arraigned. See they're given a fair hearing. 360 00:51:04,472 --> 00:51:06,346 Yes, sir. 361 00:51:11,186 --> 00:51:12,846 Yes? 362 00:51:13,730 --> 00:51:16,933 Well, I thought that you should know, sir. 363 00:51:19,027 --> 00:51:21,861 They all belong to the Stonewall brigade. 364 00:51:34,165 --> 00:51:35,788 Do your duty, soldier. 365 00:51:37,168 --> 00:51:38,826 Yes, sir. 366 00:51:39,002 --> 00:51:41,956 Mr. Pendleton, if they are innocent, these men will go free. 367 00:51:42,380 --> 00:51:45,049 But if they are found guilty of desertion... 368 00:51:45,216 --> 00:51:48,964 ...the courts-martial condemns them to death. It must be so. 369 00:51:55,558 --> 00:51:57,349 Yes, sir. 370 00:51:58,061 --> 00:51:59,720 Of course, sir. 371 00:51:59,895 --> 00:52:01,888 I'm not done yet. 372 00:52:07,652 --> 00:52:09,062 Sandie. 373 00:52:17,744 --> 00:52:23,912 If the Republicans lose their little war, they are voted out in the next election... 374 00:52:24,083 --> 00:52:28,377 ...and they return to their homes in New York or Massachusetts or Illinois... 375 00:52:28,545 --> 00:52:30,870 ...fat with their war profits. 376 00:52:32,257 --> 00:52:37,499 If we lose, we lose our country. 377 00:52:38,554 --> 00:52:41,009 We lose our independence. 378 00:52:42,766 --> 00:52:45,636 We lose it all. 379 00:52:52,900 --> 00:52:55,437 Our soldiers are brave. 380 00:52:56,111 --> 00:52:59,942 They have endured hardships none of them could ever have imagined. 381 00:53:00,115 --> 00:53:03,281 Desertion is not a solitary crime. 382 00:53:04,493 --> 00:53:07,494 It's a crime against the tens of thousands of veterans... 383 00:53:07,662 --> 00:53:10,782 ...who are huddled together in the harsh cold of this winter. 384 00:53:10,957 --> 00:53:14,290 Against all those who have sacrificed. 385 00:53:15,127 --> 00:53:18,128 Against all those who have fallen. 386 00:53:18,297 --> 00:53:23,539 Against all the women and the children we have left alone to fend for themselves. 387 00:53:24,594 --> 00:53:29,302 I regard the crime of desertion as a sin against the Army of the Lord. 388 00:53:35,103 --> 00:53:36,763 Duty is ours. 389 00:53:37,981 --> 00:53:40,649 The consequences are God's. 390 00:54:05,547 --> 00:54:08,630 I am a soldier in the 4th Virginia. 391 00:54:08,882 --> 00:54:12,216 And in the 4th Virginia I will stay. 392 00:54:12,385 --> 00:54:14,758 And if needs be, die. 393 00:54:25,064 --> 00:54:27,768 The courts-martial of the Army of Northern Virginia... 394 00:54:27,940 --> 00:54:31,475 ...has found you guilty of desertion and sentences you to death... 395 00:54:31,652 --> 00:54:33,858 ...by firing squad. 396 00:54:34,071 --> 00:54:36,988 Lieutenant, do your duty. 397 00:54:39,117 --> 00:54:41,358 Detail, ready! 398 00:54:42,328 --> 00:54:44,237 Aim. 399 00:54:44,413 --> 00:54:46,323 Fire! 400 00:54:47,333 --> 00:54:50,250 Recover, arm! 401 00:55:06,974 --> 00:55:09,050 Morning, Lawrence. 402 00:55:09,226 --> 00:55:10,769 - Any mail? - No. 403 00:55:10,936 --> 00:55:13,890 But I did manage to get my hands on a New York Tribune. 404 00:55:14,064 --> 00:55:18,441 - What are they saying about us now? - Well, not much about us. 405 00:55:18,610 --> 00:55:21,894 I mean, that is, this Army here in Stoneman's Switch. 406 00:55:22,071 --> 00:55:26,115 Sure are kicking up a fuss about Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. 407 00:55:26,784 --> 00:55:30,401 Says here that enlistments are down and desertions are up. 408 00:55:30,579 --> 00:55:34,113 - Any grumbling among the men? - Well, not in our regiment. 409 00:55:34,290 --> 00:55:38,369 A few wonder out loud why they should be risking their lives for the darkies. 410 00:55:38,544 --> 00:55:41,165 Well, Tom, you know my position. 411 00:55:41,338 --> 00:55:44,872 I signed up to preserve the Union. The president did the right thing. 412 00:55:45,050 --> 00:55:50,554 What's the use of uniting the country by force and leaving slavery in place? 413 00:55:51,055 --> 00:55:53,343 It sure riled up those Johnny Rebs. 414 00:55:53,515 --> 00:55:56,635 They'll think Lincoln incited the slaves to rise against them. 415 00:55:56,810 --> 00:55:58,387 Why shouldn't they? 416 00:55:58,561 --> 00:56:02,179 Freeing the slaves wasn't a war aim when this began, but war changes things. 417 00:56:02,356 --> 00:56:05,107 - It sorts things out. - Well, I don't know, Lawrence. 418 00:56:05,275 --> 00:56:08,110 Not everybody feels the way we do about the darkies. 419 00:56:08,278 --> 00:56:11,030 Especially when it comes to fighting and dying. 420 00:56:11,197 --> 00:56:12,775 Tom. 421 00:56:13,116 --> 00:56:14,444 Do me a favor. 422 00:56:15,075 --> 00:56:20,032 Don't call me Lawrence and don't call Negroes "darkies." 423 00:56:20,205 --> 00:56:23,905 That's a patronizing expression from which we must free ourselves. 424 00:56:28,302 --> 00:56:33,425 Come outside. I want to... I want to show you something. 425 00:56:55,408 --> 00:56:57,899 All these thousands of men. 426 00:56:58,077 --> 00:57:00,913 Many of them not much more than boys. 427 00:57:01,080 --> 00:57:03,405 Each one of them some mother's son. 428 00:57:03,582 --> 00:57:07,794 Some sister's brother. Some daughter's father. 429 00:57:08,253 --> 00:57:14,207 Each one of them a whole person, loved and cherished in some home far away. 430 00:57:15,050 --> 00:57:17,802 Many of them will never return. 431 00:57:21,222 --> 00:57:24,009 An army is power. 432 00:57:24,934 --> 00:57:28,848 Its entire purpose is to coerce others. 433 00:57:29,563 --> 00:57:33,691 Now, this kind of power cannot be used carelessly or recklessly. 434 00:57:34,025 --> 00:57:36,694 This kind of power can do great harm. 435 00:57:39,280 --> 00:57:43,775 We have seen more suffering than any man should ever see... 436 00:57:43,951 --> 00:57:50,118 ...and if there is going to be an end to it, it must be an end that justifies the cost. 437 00:57:51,415 --> 00:57:56,920 Now, somewhere out there is the Confederate Army. 438 00:57:57,253 --> 00:58:01,547 They claim they are fighting for their independence, for their freedom. 439 00:58:01,716 --> 00:58:04,503 Now, I cannot question their integrity. 440 00:58:04,677 --> 00:58:08,212 I believe they are wrong, but I cannot question it. 441 00:58:08,681 --> 00:58:11,550 But I do question a system that defends its own freedom... 442 00:58:11,725 --> 00:58:15,804 ...while it denies it to others. To an entire race of men. 443 00:58:16,979 --> 00:58:21,557 I will admit it, Tom, war is a scourge. But so is slavery. 444 00:58:21,775 --> 00:58:27,694 It is the systematic coercion of one group of men over another. 445 00:58:27,864 --> 00:58:31,066 It has been around since the book of Genesis. 446 00:58:31,242 --> 00:58:34,611 It exists in every corner of the world. 447 00:58:34,787 --> 00:58:37,242 But that's no excuse for us to tolerate it here... 448 00:58:37,414 --> 00:58:42,159 ...when we find it right before our very eyes, in our own country. 449 00:58:47,422 --> 00:58:52,333 As God is my witness, there is no one I hold in my heart dearer than you. 450 00:58:54,679 --> 00:59:01,047 But if your life or mine is part of the price to end this curse and free the Negro... 451 00:59:03,770 --> 00:59:05,846 ...then let God's will be done. 452 00:59:47,057 --> 00:59:49,727 Oh, my, general, we do appreciate the gift. 453 00:59:50,144 --> 00:59:53,014 Where do you get all these lemons? 454 00:59:53,188 --> 00:59:56,105 It's a kind providence that provides kindly. 455 00:59:56,274 --> 00:59:59,773 Miss Corbin, the Yankees have not succeeded in cutting our rail lines... 456 00:59:59,944 --> 01:00:01,224 ...to the South. 457 01:00:02,195 --> 01:00:07,700 Here is to the sultry, balmy, South. 458 01:00:07,867 --> 01:00:10,572 And, Miss Corbin, here's to your engagement. 459 01:00:11,037 --> 01:00:16,077 May Sandie Pendleton prove to be as fine a husband as he is a soldier. 460 01:00:17,375 --> 01:00:19,250 Hear, hear. 461 01:00:32,347 --> 01:00:34,505 That's good, it's not too sweet. 462 01:00:34,682 --> 01:00:36,260 May I have some more? 463 01:00:36,434 --> 01:00:38,343 Sure. 464 01:01:16,719 --> 01:01:18,676 Mrs. Corbin. 465 01:01:18,846 --> 01:01:21,419 Thank you for your many kindnesses. 466 01:01:21,598 --> 01:01:25,429 Our cause and our country are in your debt. 467 01:01:25,602 --> 01:01:28,271 I only regret, general, that we could not do more. 468 01:01:28,437 --> 01:01:32,186 You'll come visit us again when this cruel war is over? 469 01:01:32,357 --> 01:01:36,307 I should like to say goodbye to your daughter. I shall miss her very much. 470 01:01:36,487 --> 01:01:39,356 Certainly, general. She's not feeling very well today. 471 01:01:39,531 --> 01:01:44,073 All of the children have come down with the fever. Please, come in. 472 01:01:52,250 --> 01:01:54,243 Well, now. 473 01:01:56,462 --> 01:01:58,335 What's this? 474 01:02:02,509 --> 01:02:07,087 How can I play with my friend if she insists on staying in bed? 475 01:02:25,195 --> 01:02:26,903 Jane. 476 01:02:27,364 --> 01:02:31,408 Will you place this angel on your tree next Christmas? 477 01:02:53,511 --> 01:02:56,512 Mrs. Corbin, I must return to my men. 478 01:02:56,680 --> 01:02:59,136 My physician, Doctor McGuire, will attend to her. 479 01:02:59,308 --> 01:03:03,554 - I will send him directly. - Bless you, general. 480 01:03:14,404 --> 01:03:16,860 Fresh meat. What a change. 481 01:03:17,032 --> 01:03:21,575 Yeah. A live steer around these parts is as rare as a peacock in a poultry pen. 482 01:03:35,048 --> 01:03:37,372 It was scarlet fever. 483 01:03:39,093 --> 01:03:42,378 The children are all right. They'll be fine. Except... 484 01:03:44,890 --> 01:03:47,096 I'm so sorry, sir. 485 01:03:47,767 --> 01:03:49,890 The little girl, Jane. 486 01:03:50,060 --> 01:03:54,686 She did not survive. She died, sir. 487 01:05:11,172 --> 01:05:12,963 What is it? 488 01:05:14,843 --> 01:05:16,503 He's never cried before. 489 01:05:17,512 --> 01:05:22,257 Not for all the blood and all the death, not for his young students from VMI... 490 01:05:22,766 --> 01:05:25,139 ...not for his friends... 491 01:05:26,603 --> 01:05:28,595 ...not for anyone. 492 01:05:29,606 --> 01:05:31,930 Not so, Sandie. 493 01:05:33,358 --> 01:05:36,858 I think he is crying for them all. 494 01:07:19,117 --> 01:07:22,283 She's too pretty to look like me. 495 01:07:22,620 --> 01:07:26,071 Nonsense, Thomas. 496 01:07:26,332 --> 01:07:29,286 She is very like you. 497 01:07:31,294 --> 01:07:36,798 She rises early and she loves to be held in my arms. 498 01:07:44,264 --> 01:07:48,013 I have never seen you look so well, Thomas. 499 01:07:49,311 --> 01:07:52,311 You are handsomer than ever. 500 01:08:01,696 --> 01:08:04,732 General Jackson, sir? General Jackson, sir? 501 01:08:04,908 --> 01:08:10,197 An officer come to see you, sir. An officer from General Lee, sir. 502 01:08:11,789 --> 01:08:14,160 I'll be right there. 503 01:08:51,365 --> 01:08:54,732 General, from what we've observed, Hooker has moved five corps... 504 01:08:54,909 --> 01:08:55,940 ...maybe 70,000 men. 505 01:08:56,119 --> 01:08:58,525 They're digging in around Chancellor's mansion. 506 01:08:58,704 --> 01:09:03,615 Sedgwick has another 40,000 spread out along the Stafford Heights... 507 01:09:03,791 --> 01:09:08,038 ...on the north bank of the Rappahannock in front of General Early at Fredericksburg. 508 01:09:08,213 --> 01:09:12,708 Now, there's possibly 30,000 more back along the river north of here... 509 01:09:12,883 --> 01:09:14,507 ...that we've not yet located. 510 01:09:15,719 --> 01:09:17,877 We're not in a position of strength here. 511 01:09:18,054 --> 01:09:21,719 We owe a great deal to the unexplainable, the mystery of General Hooker... 512 01:09:21,891 --> 01:09:24,263 ...who's allowed us to maneuver freely... 513 01:09:24,435 --> 01:09:29,855 ...between two parts of an army that's more than twice our strength. 514 01:09:30,399 --> 01:09:33,897 We do not yet understand his plan. 515 01:09:34,068 --> 01:09:36,356 He may still plan a move toward Gordonsville... 516 01:09:36,529 --> 01:09:38,853 ...move around below us, cut us off from Richmond. 517 01:09:39,156 --> 01:09:41,647 And there's still Sedgwick on the river. 518 01:09:41,950 --> 01:09:46,362 Now Sedgwick shows no signs of moving, but that could change. 519 01:09:46,745 --> 01:09:48,489 They're anchored against the river... 520 01:09:48,664 --> 01:09:51,748 ...and their lines continue down below Chancellorsville... 521 01:09:51,917 --> 01:09:54,242 ...then curves along here. 522 01:09:54,419 --> 01:09:57,835 We've observed their lines curving out in these open clearings... 523 01:09:58,005 --> 01:10:00,959 ...then extending on out to the west. 524 01:10:01,133 --> 01:10:04,751 Then what, general? Do you know where their right flank is? 525 01:10:04,928 --> 01:10:08,261 - No. Not yet. - We must know. We must know. 526 01:10:08,431 --> 01:10:11,930 If he marches in that direction, he could threaten our flank... 527 01:10:12,101 --> 01:10:16,430 ...or be going toward Gordonsville before we can react. 528 01:10:17,105 --> 01:10:19,228 General Lee, sir. 529 01:10:19,400 --> 01:10:22,352 - May I approach? - Sure. 530 01:10:25,779 --> 01:10:28,400 Out here, in the west, along this turnpike, here... 531 01:10:28,574 --> 01:10:33,282 ...their right flank's in the air. It's the one place they're not digging in. 532 01:10:33,453 --> 01:10:35,861 They're not expecting any pressure there. 533 01:10:36,373 --> 01:10:41,330 - Who's on their flank? - 11 th Corps. Oliver Howard. 534 01:10:42,420 --> 01:10:45,669 Were there any roads farther down below the turnpike? 535 01:10:45,838 --> 01:10:48,626 Yes, sir. Indeed there are, good roads. 536 01:10:48,799 --> 01:10:52,215 That's Catherine's Furnace here and there's a road here. 537 01:10:52,387 --> 01:10:55,636 - There's a road over this way. - Then, we must hit them there. 538 01:10:55,805 --> 01:10:59,139 Then attack the flank. They will have nowhere to go. 539 01:10:59,309 --> 01:11:03,009 They'll have to go back across the river or we will destroy them. 540 01:11:03,187 --> 01:11:06,805 We're too close to their lines. They'll observe our movements. 541 01:11:06,982 --> 01:11:09,308 There must be another road farther down. 542 01:11:10,109 --> 01:11:12,316 Now, is there someone we know? 543 01:11:12,487 --> 01:11:15,404 Someone we can trust who knows the area? 544 01:11:15,824 --> 01:11:18,195 Captain Pendleton. Find Reverend Lacy for me. 545 01:11:18,367 --> 01:11:20,443 I'm here, sir. 546 01:11:20,619 --> 01:11:22,908 This is my chaplain, the Reverend Tucker Lacy. 547 01:11:23,079 --> 01:11:25,119 He has family in this area. 548 01:11:25,289 --> 01:11:27,329 General Lee. 549 01:11:28,501 --> 01:11:32,035 Reverend, it would be very helpful if you could find us a safe route... 550 01:11:32,212 --> 01:11:36,673 ...around the enemy. - Well, sir, there, I know a family. 551 01:11:36,841 --> 01:11:41,383 The Wellfords. I suggest a visit to them. We may find ourselves a guide. 552 01:11:41,554 --> 01:11:43,048 Please go at once, Mr. Lacy. 553 01:11:43,222 --> 01:11:46,092 Find someone who might show us how we might proceed. 554 01:11:46,267 --> 01:11:47,974 Yes, sir. 555 01:11:50,019 --> 01:11:54,811 Then it has been decided, general. This mission will be yours. 556 01:11:57,276 --> 01:11:59,731 I would not have it any other way. 557 01:12:02,281 --> 01:12:04,522 Boys, my days are numbered. 558 01:12:05,491 --> 01:12:07,318 My time has come. 559 01:12:08,702 --> 01:12:13,530 You can laugh, but my time has come. 560 01:12:16,501 --> 01:12:20,499 I got a 20-dollar gold piece I carried through the war and a silver watch... 561 01:12:20,671 --> 01:12:23,209 ...my daddy sent to me through the lines. 562 01:12:27,010 --> 01:12:29,299 Take them off of me when I'm dead. 563 01:12:30,680 --> 01:12:34,262 Give them to my captain to give to my daddy when he gets back home. 564 01:12:34,433 --> 01:12:38,015 Here's my clothes and my blanket. Anybody who wishes can have them. 565 01:12:39,730 --> 01:12:45,518 My rations I do not wish at all. My gun and cartridge box I expect to die with. 566 01:12:56,077 --> 01:12:57,654 - Mr. Smith. - Sir. 567 01:12:57,829 --> 01:13:01,778 Your instructions to the ranks: There is to be no noise, I want no talking. 568 01:13:01,957 --> 01:13:04,530 Stragglers will be bayoneted, let the men know. 569 01:13:04,709 --> 01:13:09,170 No muskets are to be loaded until we deploy for battle. Secrecy, Mr. Smith. 570 01:13:09,338 --> 01:13:11,912 Everything depends upon the element of surprise. 571 01:13:12,090 --> 01:13:15,922 Sir, I'll convey the orders. No stragglers. 572 01:13:20,223 --> 01:13:23,426 - Reverend. - May we bow our heads. 573 01:13:25,144 --> 01:13:29,936 Dear Lord, heavenly Father, you who know all things. 574 01:13:30,107 --> 01:13:33,558 We face again a mighty foe, a vast host. 575 01:13:34,027 --> 01:13:36,944 An enemy more than twice our number. 576 01:13:37,113 --> 01:13:41,691 But you have taught us to fear not, to trust in you. 577 01:13:41,992 --> 01:13:47,033 When the Philistines came before them, the people of Israel feared Goliath. 578 01:13:47,204 --> 01:13:49,032 Their Army was in terror. 579 01:13:49,207 --> 01:13:53,120 No one had the courage to stand against the mighty warrior. 580 01:13:53,293 --> 01:13:57,338 Then you brought forth David, a mere boy. 581 01:13:57,505 --> 01:14:00,459 And Saul armed David with his armor... 582 01:14:00,633 --> 01:14:04,631 ...and he put a helmet of brass upon his head. 583 01:14:04,803 --> 01:14:08,006 Also he armed him with a coat of mail. 584 01:14:08,182 --> 01:14:14,468 And David girded his sword upon his armor and he assayed to go. 585 01:14:39,959 --> 01:14:44,916 General Rodes, deploy your men on either side of the turnpike, brigade front. 586 01:14:45,089 --> 01:14:47,330 How soon will General Colston's men be up? 587 01:14:47,507 --> 01:14:49,630 We're right behind, general. 588 01:14:54,513 --> 01:14:55,889 General Lee... 589 01:14:57,474 --> 01:15:00,475 ...I hope as soon as practicable to attack... 590 01:15:00,644 --> 01:15:05,934 ...I trust that an ever kind providence will bless us with great success. 591 01:15:10,194 --> 01:15:12,519 Take this to General Lee. 592 01:15:15,490 --> 01:15:18,491 Well, General Rodes... 593 01:15:20,661 --> 01:15:24,872 ...it appears the Virginia Military Institute will be heard from today. 594 01:15:26,082 --> 01:15:27,992 Deploy your brigade. 595 01:15:50,395 --> 01:15:54,891 There is another blow, it's a road that runs well below the Federal lines. 596 01:15:55,066 --> 01:15:58,185 The Wellford boy explained it to me. He knows the route. 597 01:15:58,361 --> 01:16:01,729 He will march with us to where this road rejoins the turnpike... 598 01:16:01,905 --> 01:16:04,859 ...then we turn to the east and attack their right flank. 599 01:16:05,033 --> 01:16:08,865 It is a greater distance, perhaps 12 or 13 miles, but the boys can do it. 600 01:16:09,036 --> 01:16:11,194 They have never let us down. 601 01:16:11,705 --> 01:16:14,622 We've divided the Army before. 602 01:16:16,126 --> 01:16:20,668 We must retain the advantage of surprise, we must outflank the flankers. 603 01:16:20,838 --> 01:16:24,254 We must beat them at their own game. 604 01:16:26,719 --> 01:16:33,171 Take your entire corps, General Jackson, and destroy the enemy. 605 01:16:34,600 --> 01:16:36,676 God be with you. 606 01:17:43,702 --> 01:17:48,198 Two hours of daylight left. Are you ready, General Rodes? 607 01:17:48,665 --> 01:17:50,657 You may move forward. 608 01:20:16,877 --> 01:20:20,921 - Fall back! - They're coming! Get your muskets! 609 01:20:39,855 --> 01:20:43,438 - Shoulder to shoulder! Let's go, let's go! - Fall back! 610 01:20:44,484 --> 01:20:46,940 Aim fire! 611 01:20:47,112 --> 01:20:48,570 Pull back and save yourself! 612 01:21:18,639 --> 01:21:21,094 Form a line! Aim! 613 01:21:21,433 --> 01:21:22,713 Fire! 614 01:21:25,019 --> 01:21:27,012 Fall back! 615 01:21:27,188 --> 01:21:28,765 Fall back! 616 01:21:28,939 --> 01:21:31,430 Fire! Fall back! 617 01:21:31,734 --> 01:21:35,185 Into the trees, men! Fall back! 618 01:21:37,113 --> 01:21:38,773 Press on! 619 01:22:09,016 --> 01:22:11,554 Form a line! Form a line! 620 01:22:11,727 --> 01:22:13,435 Form a line! 621 01:22:14,146 --> 01:22:15,723 - Run! Run! - Charge! 622 01:23:00,269 --> 01:23:01,894 Press on! 623 01:23:08,151 --> 01:23:12,611 Hold up right here! Aim! Fire! 624 01:23:44,307 --> 01:23:46,015 Push on! 625 01:23:47,434 --> 01:23:48,977 Push on! 626 01:24:53,868 --> 01:24:57,367 Hell, that's hot. I knew you'd be all right, you dang fool. 627 01:25:04,377 --> 01:25:05,622 Oh, God. 628 01:25:21,350 --> 01:25:22,725 Regroup! 629 01:25:23,226 --> 01:25:26,144 - Stop running! - Move into line! 630 01:25:26,312 --> 01:25:27,937 Stay together! 631 01:25:28,522 --> 01:25:31,228 My God! Give them the bayonet! 632 01:25:33,402 --> 01:25:35,857 - Stop running! - Stop running! 633 01:25:36,030 --> 01:25:38,068 Stop running, soldier! 634 01:25:38,240 --> 01:25:42,901 Stop running! Rally with me, men! 635 01:25:44,245 --> 01:25:48,242 - Rally with me! - Stop! Rally around the general! 636 01:25:48,415 --> 01:25:51,784 Give me a line to the left! Form a line to the left! 637 01:25:53,003 --> 01:25:56,702 We have stopped, sir. Can't see. The lines are tangled. 638 01:25:56,881 --> 01:26:00,214 We're mixed in with Rodes' men. It's confusion, sir. 639 01:26:00,384 --> 01:26:03,254 We need Hill to come up. Hill's men can move on by us. 640 01:26:03,428 --> 01:26:05,919 Tell General Colston he must re-form his men. 641 01:26:06,097 --> 01:26:09,929 Now I will strongly urge General Hill to push forward hard. 642 01:26:10,100 --> 01:26:15,095 We must not stop. Let General Colston know they will run if we press them. 643 01:26:15,272 --> 01:26:16,979 Yes, sir. 644 01:26:17,649 --> 01:26:21,943 General Hill, you must keep the men moving. We must keep the pressure up. 645 01:26:22,111 --> 01:26:25,978 We have broken their flank. We can crush them now if we can cut them off. 646 01:26:26,156 --> 01:26:28,612 We must not give them time to get organized. 647 01:26:28,783 --> 01:26:30,989 General, take your division forward. 648 01:26:31,161 --> 01:26:34,944 Press on north, move toward the river, toward the United States ford. 649 01:26:35,123 --> 01:26:38,491 - We must not let them escape. - It's late in the day, general. 650 01:26:38,667 --> 01:26:41,538 - We don't know the ground. - Boswell! 651 01:26:41,711 --> 01:26:43,620 You will ride with General Hill. 652 01:26:43,797 --> 01:26:46,501 You will find a way through the woods to the northeast. 653 01:26:46,674 --> 01:26:49,343 You will find the rear of the enemy's position. 654 01:26:49,510 --> 01:26:51,134 Yes, sir. 655 01:26:51,303 --> 01:26:53,794 We will cut them off, general! 656 01:27:40,679 --> 01:27:43,845 They're digging in. Must be Federal. 657 01:27:47,144 --> 01:27:50,642 Sound carries at night, they could be a ways off. 658 01:27:54,900 --> 01:27:59,478 General, sir, we are beyond our lines. This is no place for you, sir. 659 01:28:03,533 --> 01:28:05,027 You're right. 660 01:28:08,662 --> 01:28:11,235 It cannot go the way I'd hoped. 661 01:28:13,166 --> 01:28:15,372 It will have to be tomorrow. 662 01:28:18,087 --> 01:28:20,708 Gentlemen, let us return to the road. 663 01:28:44,319 --> 01:28:46,560 Stop firing! You're firing at your own men! 664 01:28:47,571 --> 01:28:48,851 Hold it! 665 01:28:50,740 --> 01:28:53,313 Hold your fire! These are your own men here! 666 01:28:53,743 --> 01:28:56,234 It's a lie! Pour into them, boys! 667 01:28:58,789 --> 01:29:01,410 Cease fire! Cease fire! 668 01:29:01,875 --> 01:29:05,077 General Hill, they're our men! 669 01:29:11,217 --> 01:29:13,173 What have they done? 670 01:29:17,221 --> 01:29:18,680 Who is this? 671 01:29:20,683 --> 01:29:24,134 Oh, God, general! Are you hurt badly? 672 01:29:24,311 --> 01:29:27,846 I'm afraid I am, in my shoulder. 673 01:29:28,523 --> 01:29:31,726 And here. 674 01:29:32,777 --> 01:29:37,355 - Get a litter. We need a litter. Move! - Yes, sir. 675 01:29:37,823 --> 01:29:42,449 - We must leave here, general. - Here, take this. It'll help, sir. 676 01:29:48,207 --> 01:29:51,410 I will try to keep this from the knowledge of the troops. 677 01:29:51,585 --> 01:29:54,290 Thank you, general. 678 01:29:55,964 --> 01:30:00,625 The Yankees have set up a battery not a hundred yards. We must get away! 679 01:30:07,515 --> 01:30:11,347 Ready? Lift! Careful now. 680 01:30:14,147 --> 01:30:16,768 Move out. Ready, lift. 681 01:30:38,792 --> 01:30:40,073 Fire! 682 01:30:45,465 --> 01:30:46,794 Fire! 683 01:30:49,385 --> 01:30:54,510 General. Lie quiet, or you will most certainly be killed. 684 01:31:08,318 --> 01:31:09,350 Let's go. Lift! 685 01:31:12,572 --> 01:31:15,489 Move! Ready? Lift! 686 01:31:34,967 --> 01:31:39,129 Doctor, good to see you. 687 01:31:40,763 --> 01:31:44,712 I am hurt badly. 688 01:31:45,893 --> 01:31:49,760 I fear I am dying. 689 01:31:52,899 --> 01:31:56,979 Sir, I want you to drink this. 690 01:31:58,320 --> 01:32:00,727 It's whiskey and morphine. 691 01:32:06,244 --> 01:32:11,866 Your right hand is minor. The ball lodged under the skin. 692 01:32:13,250 --> 01:32:15,242 It's these other wounds. 693 01:32:17,462 --> 01:32:20,498 I need to examine your arm. 694 01:32:20,673 --> 01:32:24,753 And I'll administer chloroform to make it painless. 695 01:32:25,844 --> 01:32:30,506 If I should find that the condition warrants amputation... 696 01:32:30,974 --> 01:32:33,465 ...may I proceed at once? 697 01:32:37,104 --> 01:32:41,599 I have complete faith in you, Dr. McGuire. 698 01:32:42,859 --> 01:32:46,939 Just do to me whatever you think necessary. 699 01:32:56,621 --> 01:32:58,992 Breathe deeply, general. 700 01:33:06,337 --> 01:33:09,291 What an infinite blessing. 701 01:33:19,057 --> 01:33:21,096 Blessing. 702 01:33:46,831 --> 01:33:50,745 Doesn't seem right that General Jackson isn't here to see this. 703 01:33:51,252 --> 01:33:57,503 No, major. It does not seem right at all. But it is the will of God. 704 01:33:59,592 --> 01:34:04,752 He's lost his left arm. I've lost my right. 705 01:34:29,243 --> 01:34:30,654 General? 706 01:34:33,079 --> 01:34:34,989 How you feeling, sir? 707 01:34:35,707 --> 01:34:39,372 Do not concern yourself about me. 708 01:34:39,961 --> 01:34:43,211 But tell me, how are we faring? 709 01:34:43,380 --> 01:34:47,592 General, the enemy's gone across the river. 710 01:34:47,759 --> 01:34:51,045 We secured the high ground around Chancellorsville. 711 01:34:51,428 --> 01:34:54,216 General Stuart did well by you, sir. 712 01:34:55,558 --> 01:34:57,764 And the Stonewall brigade... 713 01:35:00,562 --> 01:35:05,721 ...right in the middle of it, sir. "Remember Jackson," they shouted. 714 01:35:06,192 --> 01:35:08,314 I heard that all day. 715 01:35:09,528 --> 01:35:12,149 They were fighting for Stonewall. 716 01:35:16,992 --> 01:35:22,662 Well, isn't that just like them. They are a noble set of men. 717 01:35:23,332 --> 01:35:27,708 That name, Stonewall, belongs to the brigade, not to me. 718 01:35:29,420 --> 01:35:31,211 I have the ball. 719 01:35:33,799 --> 01:35:38,591 Dr. McGuire allowed me to keep the musket ball he took from your hand. 720 01:35:41,097 --> 01:35:46,435 It was a round, smooth bore. It had to be one of ours. 721 01:35:47,019 --> 01:35:51,727 I heard. They thought I was asleep. 722 01:35:52,857 --> 01:35:57,436 It could not be helped. There's no blame in war. 723 01:35:59,112 --> 01:36:01,401 We must all forgive. 724 01:36:09,288 --> 01:36:15,575 I had to remove your husband's left arm, patch his right hand. 725 01:36:16,170 --> 01:36:19,952 He's healing well, I'm very pleased. But there is a new problem. 726 01:36:20,131 --> 01:36:23,132 I do believe he is developing pneumonia. 727 01:36:23,300 --> 01:36:27,297 - May I see him, doctor? - Well, certainly, certainly. He's weak. 728 01:36:27,471 --> 01:36:30,970 I've given him some medicine to help him sleep. 729 01:36:31,140 --> 01:36:37,260 He's in some pain and the medication makes him drift away. He's in and out. 730 01:36:53,452 --> 01:36:59,323 General, I have a treat for you. Something you may have been missing. 731 01:36:59,665 --> 01:37:02,666 Another medicine? 732 01:37:05,003 --> 01:37:07,161 Very well, doctor. 733 01:37:07,672 --> 01:37:12,050 No, it's not mine, actually. 734 01:37:12,218 --> 01:37:16,262 But it may do you some good. 735 01:37:25,020 --> 01:37:29,232 Oh, so sweet. Too much sugar. 736 01:37:29,399 --> 01:37:33,977 Always the problem with my esposita's lemonade. 737 01:37:55,714 --> 01:38:02,048 I'm so glad to see you looking so bright. 738 01:38:06,181 --> 01:38:09,847 No, no. You must be cheerful. 739 01:38:11,937 --> 01:38:13,478 Let's not have a long face. 740 01:38:13,646 --> 01:38:18,985 You know I like cheerfulness and brightness in a sickroom. 741 01:38:25,573 --> 01:38:27,400 Esposita. 742 01:38:28,409 --> 01:38:30,698 My esposita. 743 01:38:34,039 --> 01:38:37,906 I know you would gladly give your life for me... 744 01:38:38,085 --> 01:38:43,754 ...but I am perfectly resigned. Do not be sad. 745 01:38:45,090 --> 01:38:48,044 I hope I may yet recover. 746 01:38:52,138 --> 01:38:53,964 Pray for me. 747 01:38:55,307 --> 01:39:01,724 But in your prayers, never forget to use the petition, "Thy will be done." 748 01:39:15,784 --> 01:39:21,454 I'm so glad you're here. Your lemonade is delicious. 749 01:39:22,415 --> 01:39:24,821 - It's not too sweet. - Too much sugar. 750 01:39:25,000 --> 01:39:27,669 I never told you that. 751 01:39:37,302 --> 01:39:43,470 Is that my sweet darling angel? 752 01:39:46,686 --> 01:39:48,892 My Julia. 753 01:40:14,960 --> 01:40:17,368 Is it certain, doctor? 754 01:40:21,341 --> 01:40:22,918 Does he know? 755 01:40:25,219 --> 01:40:27,011 I have not told him. 756 01:40:28,806 --> 01:40:30,299 Then I will. 757 01:40:31,141 --> 01:40:33,015 He must know. 758 01:40:34,102 --> 01:40:36,474 He must be prepared. 759 01:41:03,544 --> 01:41:05,584 My darling... 760 01:41:08,715 --> 01:41:11,585 ...today is Sunday. 761 01:41:14,095 --> 01:41:19,800 Do you know that the doctor says you must very soon be in heaven? 762 01:41:22,769 --> 01:41:24,845 Do you not feel willing to acquiesce... 763 01:41:25,021 --> 01:41:29,184 ...in God's allotment if he wills you to go today? 764 01:41:35,029 --> 01:41:36,904 I prefer it. 765 01:41:39,784 --> 01:41:42,073 I prefer it. 766 01:41:45,122 --> 01:41:46,403 Well... 767 01:41:48,375 --> 01:41:51,375 ...by the time this day closes... 768 01:41:52,628 --> 01:41:57,255 ...you will be with the blessed Savior in his glory. 769 01:42:03,137 --> 01:42:09,425 I will be an infinite gainer to be translated. 770 01:42:40,461 --> 01:42:42,086 General Lee. 771 01:42:48,093 --> 01:42:50,133 What is the news, Reverend? 772 01:42:50,304 --> 01:42:54,799 General Lee, I must report that his case appears hopeless. 773 01:42:57,268 --> 01:43:01,680 His wounds are healing, but he's dying of pneumonia. 774 01:43:04,733 --> 01:43:08,682 Surely General Jackson must recover. 775 01:43:09,362 --> 01:43:14,154 God will not take him from us, not now that we need him so very much. 776 01:43:18,578 --> 01:43:20,819 Will you see him, sir? 777 01:43:22,707 --> 01:43:25,328 No, sir, I won't. No, sir. 778 01:43:34,550 --> 01:43:37,753 When you return, I trust you'll find him better. 779 01:43:40,347 --> 01:43:46,467 And when the occasion offers, tell him that I prayed for him last night... 780 01:43:49,230 --> 01:43:54,472 ...as I never prayed, I believe, for myself. 781 01:43:55,527 --> 01:43:56,986 Please tell him. 782 01:44:00,573 --> 01:44:02,198 Please tell him. 783 01:44:03,742 --> 01:44:05,023 Sir. 784 01:44:26,428 --> 01:44:28,421 Push up that column. 785 01:44:29,056 --> 01:44:31,013 Move up that column. 786 01:44:35,436 --> 01:44:38,852 Pendleton, take charge of that line. Where's Smith? 787 01:44:42,735 --> 01:44:46,399 Tell him. Push up that column. 788 01:44:47,906 --> 01:44:53,196 Move the batteries to the center of the crest. There's no time to waste. 789 01:44:54,245 --> 01:44:58,491 General Stuart, no quarter to the violators of our homes and hearths. 790 01:45:02,586 --> 01:45:08,374 General Lee, we must take the war to the enemy. 791 01:45:18,266 --> 01:45:20,803 You are the 1 st Brigade. 792 01:45:23,437 --> 01:45:25,928 Advance, my brave boys. 793 01:45:28,567 --> 01:45:30,060 Press on. 794 01:45:31,360 --> 01:45:32,771 Press on. 795 01:45:56,090 --> 01:45:59,174 Let us cross over the river... 796 01:46:01,720 --> 01:46:05,254 ...and rest under the shade of the trees.