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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:05:31,372 --> 00:05:34,958 BLAlR: Welcome, Colonel Lee. Welcome to my home. 2 00:05:35,335 --> 00:05:38,170 Make yourself comfortable there, colonel. 3 00:05:46,012 --> 00:05:48,513 Allow me to get to the point, sir. 4 00:05:48,681 --> 00:05:51,933 l have been authorized by President Lincoln himself. . . 5 00:05:52,101 --> 00:05:55,103 . ..with the full blessing of the War Department... 6 00:05:55,271 --> 00:06:00,025 . ..to offer you full command of the Army with the rank of major general. 7 00:06:00,193 --> 00:06:06,406 This Army being raised to quell this, uh, rebellion and to preserve the Union. 8 00:06:08,868 --> 00:06:12,913 l assume this Army is to be used to invade those areas. . . 9 00:06:13,081 --> 00:06:15,791 . ..to eliminate the rebellion by force. 10 00:06:15,958 --> 00:06:20,504 Yes, sir, the Federal government has been challenged by these rebels. . . 11 00:06:20,671 --> 00:06:25,675 . ..who have been most effective in changing the sentiments of state legislatures... 12 00:06:26,219 --> 00:06:31,139 . ..challenging our Constitution and challenging our central government. 13 00:06:31,307 --> 00:06:36,228 The attack on Fort Sumter cannot be ignored. 14 00:06:36,396 --> 00:06:40,107 General, my home is right there across the Potomac. 15 00:06:40,274 --> 00:06:43,652 Why, you can see Arlington House from your front door. 16 00:06:44,153 --> 00:06:47,864 My family is spread all over this part of Virginia. 17 00:06:48,032 --> 00:06:53,036 lf you invade the South, your enemy territory will be right across that river. 18 00:06:53,496 --> 00:06:59,751 Well, sir, there is no great outcry for secession in, uh, Virginia. 19 00:06:59,919 --> 00:07:05,006 lt's not a foregone conclusion that Virginia or Tennessee or Arkansas... 20 00:07:05,174 --> 00:07:08,468 . ..or Kentucky will join the rebellion. 21 00:07:09,387 --> 00:07:13,056 My friend, may l humbly submit that you're mistaken about Virginia. 22 00:07:13,224 --> 00:07:16,852 As you know, the legislature is convening in Richmond this very day... 23 00:07:17,019 --> 00:07:20,105 . ..to discuss the very issue of secession. 24 00:07:20,273 --> 00:07:23,567 Now, perhaps you know their mind better than they themselves. 25 00:07:26,612 --> 00:07:32,868 And l regret to say the president's hasty calling up of 75,000 volunteers. . . 26 00:07:33,035 --> 00:07:36,204 . ..to subdue the rebellion in the cotton states. . . 27 00:07:36,372 --> 00:07:41,251 . ..has done nothing to ameliorate the crisis. lt has only deepened it. 28 00:07:43,212 --> 00:07:47,591 l trust you're not being too hasty yourself, colonel. 29 00:07:47,758 --> 00:07:53,847 This is a great opportunity for you to serve your country. 30 00:07:57,393 --> 00:07:59,728 My country, Mr. Blair? 31 00:08:01,606 --> 00:08:05,233 l never thought l'd see the day the president of the United States. . . 32 00:08:05,401 --> 00:08:09,237 . ..would raise an army to invade his own country. 33 00:08:12,533 --> 00:08:18,914 No, Mr. Blair, l cannot lead it. l will not lead it. No. 34 00:08:21,792 --> 00:08:24,794 l'm sorry to hear you say that, sir. 35 00:08:24,962 --> 00:08:28,840 l fear you're making a most dreadful mistake. 36 00:08:37,892 --> 00:08:43,021 Sir, please convey my deep sense of honor and gratitude to the president... 37 00:08:43,189 --> 00:08:45,690 . ..but l must decline his offer. 38 00:08:46,025 --> 00:08:47,734 Please tell him. 39 00:08:48,528 --> 00:08:53,198 Please be clear. l have never taken my duties lightly. . . 40 00:08:53,366 --> 00:08:59,579 . ..but l have no greater duty than to my home, to Virginia. 41 00:09:08,381 --> 00:09:09,464 Thank you, sir. 42 00:09:09,715 --> 00:09:11,383 [SOLDlER SHOUTlNG lNDlSTlNCTLY] 43 00:09:24,105 --> 00:09:28,984 JACKSON: Gentlemen, if you are going to succeed at this institution... 44 00:09:29,151 --> 00:09:32,821 . ..you have one common goal: To learn your lessons. 45 00:09:33,155 --> 00:09:35,448 lf you are placing your energies elsewhere... 46 00:09:35,616 --> 00:09:42,497 . ..you will not succeed either with me or in your careers as military officers. 47 00:09:42,665 --> 00:09:46,668 l had hoped you'd see that with a proper grasp of the artillery principles... 48 00:09:46,836 --> 00:09:49,838 . .. l've laid before you today, you would learn to apply. . . 49 00:09:50,006 --> 00:09:53,800 . ..these principles with great effectiveness in your field experiences. 50 00:09:53,968 --> 00:09:58,972 But since you seem unable to grasp these principles... 51 00:09:59,140 --> 00:10:04,477 . .. l'm forced to conclude l must repeat this lesson tomorrow, word for word. 52 00:10:07,481 --> 00:10:09,357 Word for word. 53 00:10:11,068 --> 00:10:12,360 [CROWD SHOUTlNG NEARBY] 54 00:10:17,450 --> 00:10:21,202 CROWD [CHANTlNG]: Secession! Secession! Secession! 55 00:10:28,711 --> 00:10:30,712 Hoist it! Hoist it up! 56 00:10:36,927 --> 00:10:42,682 Major, listen to them. The leaders of our intellectual future... 57 00:10:42,850 --> 00:10:45,435 . ..screaming for the destruction of our nation! 58 00:10:45,603 --> 00:10:49,481 Sir, President Lincoln is raising the troops. 59 00:10:52,193 --> 00:10:53,568 l .... 60 00:10:53,944 --> 00:11:00,116 l will not stay in a place where my students dishonor their country's flag. 61 00:11:02,328 --> 00:11:07,415 Major, l'm leaving for Pennsylvania tomorrow. 62 00:11:08,042 --> 00:11:11,044 War is the sum of all evils. 63 00:11:11,212 --> 00:11:14,589 But if l know myself, all l am and all l have. .. 64 00:11:14,757 --> 00:11:18,468 . ..is at the service of my home, my country. 65 00:11:18,636 --> 00:11:20,929 Your country, Thomas? 66 00:11:21,097 --> 00:11:25,392 Your country, my country. lt's all one. 67 00:11:26,394 --> 00:11:30,939 All one, Thomas. All one. 68 00:11:39,657 --> 00:11:45,328 So that in the midst of the searching of souls and the gnashing of teeth. . . 69 00:11:45,496 --> 00:11:48,248 . ..the delegates of this convention... 70 00:11:48,416 --> 00:11:54,129 . ..harried by the actions of a belligerent usurper and the radicals of his party. .. 71 00:11:54,296 --> 00:11:56,798 . ..have stumbled into secession. 72 00:11:56,966 --> 00:12:01,928 Now God knows, l and many in this room have resisted it. 73 00:12:02,096 --> 00:12:07,726 But how could there be union with a section of the country. . . 74 00:12:07,893 --> 00:12:12,522 . ..that wants to impose its will through coercion? 75 00:12:12,690 --> 00:12:18,611 Now that Virginia confronts the armed might of the United States. . . 76 00:12:18,779 --> 00:12:24,659 . ..we Virginians have determined that not one spot of her sacred soil... 77 00:12:24,827 --> 00:12:28,621 . ..be polluted by the foot of an invader. 78 00:12:28,789 --> 00:12:30,206 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 79 00:12:36,505 --> 00:12:38,506 God bless Virginia! 80 00:12:41,010 --> 00:12:45,472 Now, in the memory of that great Virginian, George Washington.. . 81 00:12:45,639 --> 00:12:49,851 . ..who was first in the hearts of his countrymen and calling also. . . 82 00:12:50,019 --> 00:12:55,982 . ..upon the memory of his own gallant father, General Light-Horse Harry Lee. . . 83 00:12:56,233 --> 00:13:02,071 . ..this convention now calls upon Robert Edward Lee to take command. . . 84 00:13:02,239 --> 00:13:06,618 . ..of the armed forces of the Citizen Army of Virginia. 85 00:13:06,786 --> 00:13:08,369 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 86 00:13:36,440 --> 00:13:40,235 Mr. President, gentlemen of the convention... 87 00:13:40,402 --> 00:13:44,614 . .. l'm profoundly impressed by the solemnity of the occasion... 88 00:13:44,782 --> 00:13:48,076 . ..for which l must say l was not prepared. 89 00:13:48,744 --> 00:13:53,081 l accept the position assigned me by your partiality. 90 00:13:54,041 --> 00:13:59,087 l would have much preferred had your choice fallen on an abler man. 91 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:05,301 But trusting to Almighty God, an approving conscience... 92 00:14:05,469 --> 00:14:08,263 . ..and the aid of my fellow citizens... 93 00:14:08,931 --> 00:14:13,101 . .. l devote myself to the service of my native state. . . 94 00:14:14,103 --> 00:14:20,567 . ..in whose behalf alone will l ever again draw my sword. 95 00:14:20,734 --> 00:14:22,151 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 96 00:14:43,215 --> 00:14:44,465 [PLAYlNG PlANO] 97 00:15:54,203 --> 00:16:00,500 We must not fear the final result of this war, but many a loved one will fall... 98 00:16:01,043 --> 00:16:03,795 . ..and many a heart throb with anguish. . . 99 00:16:03,963 --> 00:16:08,299 . ..before we can breathe the exhilarating atmosphere of freedom. . . 100 00:16:08,467 --> 00:16:13,972 . ..and feel the sweet assurance of safety and peace once more. 101 00:16:14,807 --> 00:16:19,060 There's nothing in this life more dear to me than my children... 102 00:16:19,311 --> 00:16:22,814 . ..except perhaps the memory of your wonderful father. 103 00:16:26,235 --> 00:16:30,947 When you go to Richmond, and wherever this war takes you. . . 104 00:16:31,281 --> 00:16:37,787 . ..you must not fear for us. We will be with you wherever you go. 105 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:44,252 Surely goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life. 106 00:16:51,427 --> 00:16:57,306 Now be on your way, and God be with you. 107 00:17:03,522 --> 00:17:06,315 Y'all be coming on back, you hear? 108 00:17:07,901 --> 00:17:09,861 We'll be back, Martha. 109 00:17:16,660 --> 00:17:18,327 [MARCHlNG BAND PLAYlNG UPBEAT MUSlC] 110 00:17:34,303 --> 00:17:36,804 Mr. Wilkes, sir. 111 00:17:38,223 --> 00:17:41,350 Would you be kind enough as to autograph my playbill? 112 00:17:44,772 --> 00:17:46,814 l was never much interested in Shakespeare. .. 113 00:17:46,982 --> 00:17:51,194 -Mm-hm. -. . .until l saw you play Richard l l l. 114 00:17:51,361 --> 00:17:56,491 "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!" 115 00:17:57,493 --> 00:18:01,162 Was ever woman in this humor wooed? 116 00:18:01,872 --> 00:18:04,832 Was ever woman in this humor won? 117 00:18:05,000 --> 00:18:06,125 [CHUCKLES] 118 00:18:20,099 --> 00:18:22,391 Say, uh, haven't l seen you someplace? 119 00:18:22,559 --> 00:18:23,768 WOMAN: Why, of course you have. 120 00:18:23,936 --> 00:18:28,523 This here is Mr. Wilkes Booth, the finest actor in all of Richmond. 121 00:18:39,076 --> 00:18:41,035 All the world's a stage... 122 00:18:41,829 --> 00:18:45,123 . ..and we but its poor players. 123 00:18:45,749 --> 00:18:50,253 What better role than a soldier's in defense of his home... 124 00:18:50,796 --> 00:18:52,171 . ..his honor.. . 125 00:18:53,465 --> 00:18:54,966 . ..and his beloved? 126 00:18:55,551 --> 00:18:56,759 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 127 00:19:07,646 --> 00:19:11,399 Good morning, major. This just arrived for you. 128 00:19:31,295 --> 00:19:35,464 Cadet Norris, return to the lnstitute. My compliments to Colonel Smith. 129 00:19:35,632 --> 00:19:38,426 l will be at his office within the half-hour. 130 00:19:38,594 --> 00:19:39,886 Sir. 131 00:19:42,931 --> 00:19:47,185 "You are ordered to report with the corps of cadets to camp instruction... 132 00:19:47,352 --> 00:19:50,438 . ..to begin training and organization of the Provisional Army... 133 00:19:50,606 --> 00:19:53,524 . ..for the defense of the Commonwealth of Virginia." 134 00:19:55,402 --> 00:19:57,445 My esposita. 135 00:19:59,323 --> 00:20:02,200 Come, before l leave, we must sit... 136 00:20:02,367 --> 00:20:05,870 . ..read together, the verse. 137 00:20:09,124 --> 00:20:10,583 Here. 138 00:20:12,211 --> 00:20:17,632 Yes, here. Corinthians-- Second Corinthians, chapter five. 139 00:20:18,300 --> 00:20:21,469 l have been thinking about this verse. 140 00:20:22,763 --> 00:20:28,809 "For we know that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved... 141 00:20:28,977 --> 00:20:31,646 . ..we have a building of God. 142 00:20:31,813 --> 00:20:37,151 A house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." 143 00:20:44,451 --> 00:20:46,494 O, Almighty God. . . 144 00:20:47,537 --> 00:20:51,040 . ..grant that if it be thy will... 145 00:20:51,208 --> 00:20:55,461 . ..thou wilt still avert the threatening danger and bring us peace. 146 00:20:58,507 --> 00:21:01,759 Keep her whom l love in thy protected care. 147 00:21:03,512 --> 00:21:08,015 And bring us all at last to the joy of thy eternal kingdom. 148 00:21:09,351 --> 00:21:10,851 [MARCHlNG BAND PLAYlNG UPBEAT MUSlC] 149 00:21:11,019 --> 00:21:12,103 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 150 00:21:28,203 --> 00:21:29,245 MAN 1 : Give them hell, sir! 151 00:21:38,422 --> 00:21:40,131 MAN 2: Yeah, give them hell, men! 152 00:22:30,390 --> 00:22:35,770 PASTOR: "The Lord is my light. My salvation. Whom shall l fear? 153 00:22:36,271 --> 00:22:42,193 The Lord is the strength in my life. Of whom shall l be afraid? 154 00:22:42,361 --> 00:22:45,946 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes... 155 00:22:46,114 --> 00:22:51,869 ...came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. 156 00:22:52,120 --> 00:22:58,584 Though unhost should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. 157 00:22:58,960 --> 00:23:02,922 Though war should rise up against me. 158 00:23:03,090 --> 00:23:06,467 ln this will l be comforted." 159 00:24:06,653 --> 00:24:09,405 REVEREND JENKlNS: Secession is inexcusable. 160 00:24:09,573 --> 00:24:12,992 Southerners and Northerners can still work together. 161 00:24:13,910 --> 00:24:18,330 Slavery will eventually die of natural causes. 162 00:24:18,498 --> 00:24:21,959 But the breakup of the Union will inaugurate wars. . . 163 00:24:22,127 --> 00:24:25,212 . ..of a hundred generations in America... 164 00:24:25,380 --> 00:24:29,467 . ..only to repeat the bloody history of Europe. 165 00:24:30,093 --> 00:24:33,846 lf Virginia adheres to the United States, l adhere. 166 00:24:34,014 --> 00:24:40,352 Her determination must control mine. This is my understanding of patriotism. 167 00:24:40,520 --> 00:24:45,357 And though l love the Union, l love Virginia more. 168 00:24:48,069 --> 00:24:53,365 Private Jenkins, because of the high regard with which l hold your father... 169 00:24:53,533 --> 00:24:58,746 . ..you are free to do as you please. You may return to his new home in Pennsylvania. 170 00:24:58,914 --> 00:25:05,002 lt is your decision. But, if you decide to stay with us.. . 171 00:25:05,962 --> 00:25:11,467 . ..you may never again leave. lf you do, you'll be treated as a deserter. 172 00:25:23,438 --> 00:25:27,525 Colonel Jackson, sir. Father. 173 00:25:29,945 --> 00:25:32,947 l am a soldier in the 4th Virginia. 174 00:25:34,199 --> 00:25:37,326 And in the 4th Virginia l will stay. 175 00:25:38,995 --> 00:25:41,163 And if needs be, die. 176 00:25:47,963 --> 00:25:52,341 -Then l will take my leave. -No, sir. 177 00:25:54,302 --> 00:25:58,514 lt is l who will leave the two of you to have some time together on your own. 178 00:25:58,682 --> 00:26:01,308 You may have this room for as long as you require it. 179 00:26:01,476 --> 00:26:03,102 Thank you. 180 00:26:05,730 --> 00:26:07,773 Farewell, colonel. 181 00:26:10,860 --> 00:26:15,573 May we meet again in happier times. 182 00:26:16,241 --> 00:26:21,161 And if not in this troubled world may we meet in. . . . 183 00:26:23,498 --> 00:26:24,748 ln heaven. 184 00:26:28,044 --> 00:26:30,671 HARMAN: This train was on its way to Washington. 185 00:26:30,839 --> 00:26:34,883 lts livestock's been requisitioned by the Confederate government. 186 00:26:35,051 --> 00:26:38,679 There's enough damn beef in here to keep us fed for quite a while. 187 00:26:38,847 --> 00:26:43,100 And as many steeds as would damn well meet our current needs. 188 00:26:43,518 --> 00:26:48,188 With your permission, sir, we've made a selection of the more promising horses. 189 00:26:48,356 --> 00:26:49,898 There's some damn fine ones here. 190 00:26:50,066 --> 00:26:53,527 JACKSON: Mr. Harman, l fear you are a wicked man. 191 00:26:59,492 --> 00:27:02,745 -This animal looks fit for the duty. -Then he's yours, sir. 192 00:27:06,249 --> 00:27:10,085 That small horse over there, has he been assigned? 193 00:27:10,253 --> 00:27:14,048 Well, it's a well-rounded sorrel, sir, but too small for you. 194 00:27:14,215 --> 00:27:16,258 You'll have your feet dragging in the dust. 195 00:27:16,426 --> 00:27:18,218 l was thinking of my wife, Anna. 196 00:27:18,386 --> 00:27:20,220 He would make a fine present for her. 197 00:27:21,306 --> 00:27:24,808 HARMAN: Well, that it would, sir. Shall l arrange for the purchase? 198 00:27:27,937 --> 00:27:30,147 Leave the bill of the sale at my headquarters. 199 00:27:30,899 --> 00:27:32,483 l will buy them both. 200 00:27:32,651 --> 00:27:35,069 The Confederate Treasury is honored, sir. 201 00:27:35,236 --> 00:27:37,446 And may you both sit well in the saddle. 202 00:27:37,614 --> 00:27:39,323 What shall l call you? 203 00:27:46,331 --> 00:27:48,582 -Good morning, sir. -Reverend Pendleton. 204 00:27:48,750 --> 00:27:52,878 -How goes it with the artillery today? -You're just in time for a christening. 205 00:27:53,046 --> 00:27:58,634 The men have decided to name the howitzers: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. 206 00:27:58,927 --> 00:28:04,098 l'm sure your men will spread the gospel wherever they encounter the enemy. 207 00:28:04,265 --> 00:28:06,475 Has my son proven a worthy adjutant? 208 00:28:06,935 --> 00:28:11,605 l'm certain Captain Pendleton will prove himself deserving of the family name. 209 00:28:15,777 --> 00:28:21,115 ALL: Break! Guard! Charge! 210 00:28:29,749 --> 00:28:33,293 As if you could ever get close enough to stick a man with this. 211 00:28:33,461 --> 00:28:36,964 You can give me your bayonet if you have no further use for it. 212 00:28:37,132 --> 00:28:38,966 What you gonna do with two of them? 213 00:28:39,759 --> 00:28:42,136 You never heard of spare parts? 214 00:28:42,971 --> 00:28:46,682 Pogue, your only hope is that some Yank puts you out of your misery. 215 00:28:50,395 --> 00:28:51,979 Captain White. 216 00:28:52,147 --> 00:28:54,398 How fare the scholars of Washington College? 217 00:28:54,566 --> 00:28:57,317 Are they making their transition from books to bullets? 218 00:28:57,485 --> 00:29:01,905 A few more days of drill, and my boys will surpass the cadets of VMl . 219 00:29:02,073 --> 00:29:06,034 Drill, Professor White, drill and drill. Remember Alexander in Anatolia. 220 00:29:06,202 --> 00:29:09,747 Caesar in Gaul. Napoleon in lberia. 221 00:29:09,914 --> 00:29:13,625 We march by day, and read Xenophon by night. 222 00:29:13,793 --> 00:29:18,213 -We will be your Greek phalanx. -Then you must begin with the bayonet. 223 00:29:18,381 --> 00:29:22,342 The bayonet must be for a Virginian what the sarissa was for a Macedonian. 224 00:29:22,510 --> 00:29:26,680 lf the Yankees dare set foot in Virginia, we must show them the bayonet. 225 00:29:26,848 --> 00:29:30,184 Train with the bayonet and we shall keep our freedom. 226 00:29:30,351 --> 00:29:31,935 WHlTE: Yes, sir. 227 00:29:43,823 --> 00:29:45,199 Sir. 228 00:29:46,159 --> 00:29:51,038 Harman has a detachment ready to take your sorrel to Mrs. Jackson in Lexington. 229 00:29:51,206 --> 00:29:53,457 The horse you chose is waiting at headquarters. 230 00:29:53,625 --> 00:29:56,543 l've decided to keep this little sorrel for myself. 231 00:29:56,711 --> 00:29:59,004 l prefer his gait to that of the larger horse. 232 00:29:59,172 --> 00:30:02,883 Unlike the other, he has an even temper. 233 00:30:03,051 --> 00:30:07,095 He will need it where we are going. Yes, l will keep it. 234 00:30:07,263 --> 00:30:09,973 And Mrs. Jackson? What should we send her, sir? 235 00:30:10,141 --> 00:30:12,142 lnstruct Harman to make another selection. 236 00:30:12,310 --> 00:30:16,730 My complete admiration in his choice of livestock, if not in his choice of words. 237 00:30:16,898 --> 00:30:19,358 The man's vocabulary is extremely repulsive. 238 00:30:19,526 --> 00:30:21,151 Yes, sir. 239 00:30:22,695 --> 00:30:25,239 -Will that be all, sir? -Language is blasphemous... 240 00:30:25,406 --> 00:30:30,118 . ..but he is a good quartermaster, a good quartermaster. You understand me? 241 00:30:30,286 --> 00:30:32,287 -Yes, sir. -That's all. 242 00:30:36,042 --> 00:30:37,251 Hyah! 243 00:31:02,318 --> 00:31:05,946 SOLDlER 1 : Blue, gray, green, even red uniforms. 244 00:31:06,114 --> 00:31:08,198 How are we to know who the enemy is? 245 00:31:08,366 --> 00:31:13,120 SOLDlER 2: You dang fool, you just shoot at the man that's shooting at you! 246 00:31:14,956 --> 00:31:17,291 l thought we was gonna be trained. 247 00:31:17,458 --> 00:31:20,419 l could have done this walking on my own back in Staunton. 248 00:31:20,587 --> 00:31:25,841 l never seen you walk in your life when you didn't have to. Nor me, neither. 249 00:31:26,009 --> 00:31:28,594 What man in his senses would cross his street... 250 00:31:28,761 --> 00:31:31,805 . ..when he could just be sitting on his front porch? 251 00:31:31,973 --> 00:31:37,644 l done more walking this week than in my life and my daddy's life put together. 252 00:31:37,937 --> 00:31:42,482 Who'll give us fresh shoes when these are but tatters and old bits of laces? 253 00:31:48,573 --> 00:31:50,782 You'll excuse me, gentlemen. 254 00:31:59,626 --> 00:32:02,044 Lieutenant Colonel Stuart reporting for duty. 255 00:32:02,211 --> 00:32:03,754 Colonel Stuart. 256 00:32:04,380 --> 00:32:07,966 -That's an impeccable hat, sir. -Thank you, sir. 257 00:32:08,801 --> 00:32:14,598 -Colonel Stuart. You use tobacco? -No, sir. Not in any form. 258 00:32:14,766 --> 00:32:19,019 Neither do l. l find l like it too much. 259 00:32:19,187 --> 00:32:20,896 Sit down. 260 00:32:22,565 --> 00:32:26,234 l understand from your record that you are West Point, class of '54. 261 00:32:26,402 --> 00:32:28,612 Served since in the cavalry, Ft. Clark, Texas. 262 00:32:29,030 --> 00:32:30,864 Operations against Apache, Comanche. 263 00:32:31,866 --> 00:32:34,117 Fought with Longstreet and Ewell, sir. 264 00:32:34,869 --> 00:32:38,497 Nasty business. Merciless climate. 265 00:32:39,707 --> 00:32:41,041 Glad to be home, sir. 266 00:32:42,293 --> 00:32:46,088 The Apache were defending their homes, as we will be defending ours. 267 00:32:46,422 --> 00:32:51,051 lf we fight as well as the Apache, l pity the Yankee invader. 268 00:32:51,219 --> 00:32:56,682 Colonel Stuart, if l had my way, we would show no quarter to the enemy. 269 00:32:56,849 --> 00:33:01,311 No more than the redskins showed your troopers. The black flag, sir. 270 00:33:01,688 --> 00:33:05,732 lf the North triumphs, it is not alone the destruction of our property. 271 00:33:05,900 --> 00:33:08,318 lt is the prelude to anarchy, infidelity... 272 00:33:08,486 --> 00:33:11,279 . ..the loss of free and responsible government. 273 00:33:11,447 --> 00:33:15,367 lt is the triumph of commerce. The banks, factories. 274 00:33:15,535 --> 00:33:18,578 We should meet the invader on the verge of just defense... 275 00:33:18,746 --> 00:33:23,750 . ..and raise the black flag. No quarter to the violators of our homes and firesides. 276 00:33:25,753 --> 00:33:29,965 Our political leadership is too timid to face the reality of this coming war. 277 00:33:30,133 --> 00:33:34,344 They should look to the Bible. lt is full of such wars. 278 00:33:34,512 --> 00:33:39,266 Only the black flag will bring the North to its senses and rapidly end the war. 279 00:33:40,935 --> 00:33:42,310 Well, colonel. 280 00:33:43,271 --> 00:33:48,442 One way or the other, the South will give them a warm reception. 281 00:33:48,609 --> 00:33:52,195 You'll be in charge of the cavalry in the Harper's Ferry district. 282 00:33:52,363 --> 00:33:56,825 Your experience and your zeal will be invaluable. 283 00:33:57,285 --> 00:33:59,161 Thank you, sir. 284 00:34:03,958 --> 00:34:05,375 And, colonel... 285 00:34:06,044 --> 00:34:11,089 . ..know that l will tell my men always to gallop toward the enemy. . . 286 00:34:11,257 --> 00:34:13,050 . ..but trot away. 287 00:34:17,138 --> 00:34:18,722 "Trot." 288 00:34:22,435 --> 00:34:23,810 [CHATTERlNG] 289 00:34:25,396 --> 00:34:29,274 The ratification vote for secession is in. 290 00:34:29,442 --> 00:34:34,196 Reporting from all the counties of Virginia, the vote is 4-to-1 in favor. 291 00:34:34,363 --> 00:34:35,739 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 292 00:34:39,202 --> 00:34:43,455 And l'm proud to report that the vote in the Shenandoah Valley. . . 293 00:34:43,623 --> 00:34:47,834 . ..is 31 30 in favor, 1 0 against! 294 00:34:48,002 --> 00:34:49,419 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 295 00:34:50,213 --> 00:34:55,550 ln my own Rockbridge County, only one person voted against leaving the Union. 296 00:34:55,718 --> 00:34:57,135 MAN: Probably the village idiot! 297 00:34:57,303 --> 00:34:58,678 [ALL LAUGHlNG] 298 00:35:08,856 --> 00:35:10,315 SOLDlER 1 : Order! 299 00:35:14,529 --> 00:35:18,365 -Parade, rest! -Parade. 300 00:35:20,076 --> 00:35:21,660 Men of the valley. 301 00:35:26,582 --> 00:35:28,667 Citizen soldiers. 302 00:35:30,044 --> 00:35:34,881 l am here at the order of General Robert E. Lee, commanding all Virginia forces. 303 00:35:36,884 --> 00:35:40,262 On April 1 5 of this year of our Lord, 1 861 ... 304 00:35:40,429 --> 00:35:44,307 . ..Simon Cameron, the secretary of war of the United States. . . 305 00:35:44,475 --> 00:35:49,062 . ..sent a telegram to our governor to raise three regiments of infantry. .. 306 00:35:49,230 --> 00:35:53,066 . ..to be sent to assist in suppressing the Southern Confederacy. 307 00:35:53,234 --> 00:35:57,904 Governor Letcher's answer is well known to you, but perhaps not his words. 308 00:35:58,447 --> 00:36:01,241 His wire to Washington stated: 309 00:36:02,076 --> 00:36:05,412 "You have chosen to inaugurate civil war. 310 00:36:06,205 --> 00:36:09,166 Having done so, we will meet you in a spirit as determined. . . 311 00:36:09,333 --> 00:36:13,795 . ..as the Lincoln administration has exhibited toward the South." 312 00:36:14,672 --> 00:36:19,759 Two days later the Virginia legislature were voting for secession. 313 00:36:21,596 --> 00:36:26,516 Just as we would not send any of our soldiers to march in other states... 314 00:36:26,684 --> 00:36:29,102 . ..and tyrannize other people. .. 315 00:36:30,021 --> 00:36:34,524 . ..so will we never allow the armies of others to march into our state.. . 316 00:36:34,692 --> 00:36:36,693 . ..and tyrannize our people. 317 00:36:37,278 --> 00:36:42,490 Like many of you, indeed most of you, l've always been a Union man. 318 00:36:44,035 --> 00:36:48,955 lt is not with joy or with a light heart that many have welcomed secession. 319 00:36:49,123 --> 00:36:53,001 Had our neighbors to the North practiced a less bellicose form of persuasion. .. 320 00:36:53,169 --> 00:36:59,216 . ..this day might not have come. But that day has been thrust upon us... 321 00:36:59,967 --> 00:37:03,595 . ..like it was thrust upon our ancestors. 322 00:37:04,305 --> 00:37:09,309 The Lincoln administration required us to raise three regiments. 323 00:37:10,937 --> 00:37:13,396 Tell them we have done so. 324 00:37:45,221 --> 00:37:49,182 Soldiers! Commanding General Johnston's orders: 325 00:37:50,184 --> 00:37:53,395 "General Beauregard is being attacked at Manassas Junction... 326 00:37:53,562 --> 00:37:55,355 . ..by overwhelming forces." 327 00:37:55,982 --> 00:37:59,442 We have been ordered to cross the Blue Ridge to his assistance. 328 00:37:59,694 --> 00:38:01,653 Every moment now is precious. .. 329 00:38:01,821 --> 00:38:06,658 . ..and the general hopes his soldiers will step out and keep closed ranks. 330 00:38:06,826 --> 00:38:11,454 Well, this march is a forced march to save our country. 331 00:38:11,622 --> 00:38:12,747 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 332 00:38:47,575 --> 00:38:51,286 You must get some rest, sir. 333 00:38:51,579 --> 00:38:56,583 l'll rest easier when Pendleton and the artillery make it up this mountain. 334 00:38:59,545 --> 00:39:04,215 They'll make better time tomorrow, sir. lt'll all be downhill. 335 00:39:06,260 --> 00:39:09,429 You'll trust me to wait for the guns, sir? 336 00:39:14,143 --> 00:39:16,019 Dr. McGuire. 337 00:39:18,439 --> 00:39:23,860 You're an excellent practitioner, and l believe l will take your prescription. 338 00:39:39,251 --> 00:39:40,418 [GRUNTS] 339 00:39:42,630 --> 00:39:48,635 SOLDlER 1 : No fires, no tents. Just like l always dreamed it'd be. 340 00:39:48,803 --> 00:39:52,972 You suppose the Virginia legislature was gonna buy you your own personal tent? 341 00:39:53,140 --> 00:39:55,225 That's fine for now. 342 00:39:55,393 --> 00:40:01,064 You'll be humming a different tune when it's raining, you're all covered in frost... 343 00:40:01,232 --> 00:40:04,943 . ..or you need me to dig you out of a snowdrift. 344 00:40:05,111 --> 00:40:08,321 So damn dark the bats run into each other. 345 00:40:08,489 --> 00:40:11,324 Old Hickory's just getting us fit for the fighting. 346 00:40:11,492 --> 00:40:14,828 Old Hickory, Old Jack, Old Blue Light. 347 00:40:14,995 --> 00:40:18,373 How many names you got for the old man, anyway? 348 00:40:19,291 --> 00:40:22,001 Them VMl boys come up with the choice one. 349 00:40:22,169 --> 00:40:25,338 They calls him "Tom Fool" when he's looking the other way. 350 00:40:25,756 --> 00:40:28,800 l'll be a fool if l listened to you all livelong night. 351 00:40:30,344 --> 00:40:36,474 SOLDlER 2: Old Tom Fool. That name ought to stick to him like a tick on a mule. 352 00:40:39,979 --> 00:40:45,024 That's it! Step lively! Two at a time! 353 00:40:45,192 --> 00:40:50,572 As quick as you can. No dilly, no dally. 354 00:40:50,739 --> 00:40:57,203 One foot forward, then the other. Nothing pretty, nothing fancy. 355 00:40:57,371 --> 00:41:03,877 lnto the train. Do it lovely, do it ugly, all the same to me. 356 00:41:04,336 --> 00:41:07,547 -Colonel Jackson. -Colonel Trimble. 357 00:41:07,715 --> 00:41:11,176 -l understand you're a train man. -Baltimore and Ohio. 358 00:41:11,343 --> 00:41:15,472 Spent most of my life building lines, and the past six months tearing them up. 359 00:41:15,806 --> 00:41:18,933 No use in leaving them in fine fettle with a meddling Yankee. 360 00:41:19,268 --> 00:41:20,894 lf you'll excuse me, sir. 361 00:41:21,061 --> 00:41:25,231 Got to move these men where they'll do the most damage to the enemy. 362 00:41:29,195 --> 00:41:30,904 Excuse me, ladies. 363 00:41:31,071 --> 00:41:34,574 Now that's the finest dressed man in the whole Confederate Army. 364 00:41:34,825 --> 00:41:38,369 TRlMBLE: ln you go! Up and over! 365 00:41:38,537 --> 00:41:41,289 Through the brush and in the clover. 366 00:41:41,457 --> 00:41:45,251 Crowd on in. Move it over. 367 00:42:05,439 --> 00:42:06,648 [GUNFlRE NEARBY] 368 00:42:41,350 --> 00:42:42,642 [SOLDlER SPEAKlNG lNDlSTlNCTLY] 369 00:42:57,241 --> 00:43:00,326 PENDLETON: That's General Bee's brigade! 370 00:43:09,295 --> 00:43:12,088 lnform General Bee the 1 st Virginians are on the field. 371 00:43:12,298 --> 00:43:14,924 Ask him, can he hold long enough for me to deploy my men? 372 00:43:15,092 --> 00:43:16,759 Yes, sir! l'll ask him! 373 00:43:16,927 --> 00:43:20,013 They may not hold, gentlemen. We must assume they cannot. 374 00:43:20,180 --> 00:43:21,681 -Mr. Smith. -Sir? 375 00:43:21,849 --> 00:43:26,102 lnstruct lmboden and Stanard to position their batteries in the center of the crest. 376 00:43:26,312 --> 00:43:29,522 l want the 4th and the 27th regiments stationed as support. 377 00:43:29,690 --> 00:43:31,608 l want the 5th Regiment posted to their right. . . 378 00:43:31,775 --> 00:43:33,568 . ..the 2nd and 33rd to the left. Understood? 379 00:43:33,736 --> 00:43:34,777 -Yes, sir. -Mm-hm. 380 00:43:35,487 --> 00:43:36,738 [SOLDlERS SHOUTlNG] 381 00:43:46,540 --> 00:43:49,208 Counter battery fire! 382 00:43:49,376 --> 00:43:51,377 Eight hundred yards! 383 00:43:51,545 --> 00:43:55,715 -Shell! Five-second fuse! -Fire! 384 00:44:04,558 --> 00:44:09,479 Counter battery fire. Eight hundred yards. 385 00:44:09,647 --> 00:44:13,733 Shell, five inch. Five-second fuse. 386 00:44:13,901 --> 00:44:15,234 -Fire one! -Two! 387 00:44:15,402 --> 00:44:17,403 -Three! -Five, fire! 388 00:44:18,030 --> 00:44:19,572 Get primed! 389 00:44:19,740 --> 00:44:21,240 Fire! 390 00:44:24,578 --> 00:44:25,787 [SOLDlERS SCREAMlNG] 391 00:44:33,003 --> 00:44:37,799 General! Our line on Matthew's Hill has broken. They are beating us back. 392 00:44:37,966 --> 00:44:40,426 Then we must give them the bayonet! 393 00:44:40,636 --> 00:44:45,890 1 st Brigade, move up to a position just below the crest of the hill. And stay low! 394 00:44:46,058 --> 00:44:47,600 -Sir. -Hyah! 395 00:44:53,941 --> 00:44:55,441 Rally, men! Rally! 396 00:44:57,236 --> 00:44:58,778 Look! 397 00:44:58,946 --> 00:45:02,115 There is Jackson, standing like a stone wall. 398 00:45:02,282 --> 00:45:05,201 Let us determine to die here today and we will conquer. 399 00:45:05,411 --> 00:45:07,078 Rally behind the Virginians! 400 00:45:07,246 --> 00:45:09,080 [SOLDlERS CHEERlNG] 401 00:45:23,804 --> 00:45:25,972 Fix bayonets. 402 00:45:26,140 --> 00:45:27,932 -Fix bayonets! -Fix! 403 00:45:35,816 --> 00:45:37,275 SOLDlER: Fire! 404 00:45:54,918 --> 00:45:56,836 Fill in there--! 405 00:46:02,885 --> 00:46:05,344 lnstruct the men to lay down! Hug the ground! 406 00:46:05,554 --> 00:46:10,016 -Lie down, men! -Privates! First rank, lie down! 407 00:46:10,184 --> 00:46:13,603 Second rank, kneel! 408 00:46:32,122 --> 00:46:34,457 They are coming, boys. 409 00:46:34,750 --> 00:46:38,211 Wait till they get close before you shoot. 410 00:46:42,216 --> 00:46:43,382 Hold your lines! 411 00:46:45,052 --> 00:46:46,260 [SCREAMlNG] 412 00:46:47,888 --> 00:46:49,889 Halt! 413 00:46:52,851 --> 00:46:55,478 Hold your fire! 414 00:46:55,687 --> 00:46:57,396 Ready! 415 00:46:57,606 --> 00:46:59,565 Aim! 416 00:47:00,359 --> 00:47:06,572 Fire! 417 00:47:06,949 --> 00:47:08,157 [SHOUTS] 418 00:47:08,742 --> 00:47:10,451 Fire! Reload! 419 00:47:10,619 --> 00:47:12,912 SOLDlER 1 : Rise up! SOLDlER 2: Quickly, boys! 420 00:47:13,747 --> 00:47:14,831 Rise up! 421 00:47:18,252 --> 00:47:19,961 Quickly, men! Quickly! 422 00:47:21,839 --> 00:47:23,714 Ready! 423 00:47:24,466 --> 00:47:26,175 Aim! 424 00:47:27,928 --> 00:47:36,269 Fire! 425 00:47:40,274 --> 00:47:43,442 Reload! Reload, men! 426 00:47:44,444 --> 00:47:46,988 Come on, boys! Quick and we can whip them! 427 00:47:47,197 --> 00:47:50,992 -Easy, men. We have no orders to advance! -Get back in the ranks! 428 00:47:51,535 --> 00:47:54,871 Steady, men. Steady! 429 00:47:57,082 --> 00:47:58,332 Damn it. 430 00:47:58,500 --> 00:48:01,168 Charge! 431 00:48:06,884 --> 00:48:08,134 lt's Cummings' boys. 432 00:48:10,888 --> 00:48:13,306 -What are they doing? -Easy, Mr. Pendleton. Easy. 433 00:48:13,473 --> 00:48:16,183 Good to have your dander up, but discipline wins the day. 434 00:48:41,752 --> 00:48:45,880 SOLDlER: About-face! About-face, men! Aim! Fire! 435 00:48:47,049 --> 00:48:50,134 For God's sakes, forward! 436 00:49:02,064 --> 00:49:05,358 General, sir, the day is going against us. 437 00:49:06,193 --> 00:49:10,404 lf you think so, sir, you had better not say anything about it. 438 00:49:29,508 --> 00:49:31,425 Rise up, rise up! 439 00:49:31,885 --> 00:49:34,011 Rise up, Virginia! 440 00:49:34,179 --> 00:49:39,100 Stand up, you men! Stand up, you free men! We're gonna charge them. 441 00:49:39,309 --> 00:49:43,062 We're gonna drive them to Washington! Stand up, Virginia! 442 00:49:45,691 --> 00:49:48,150 1 st Brigade... 443 00:49:48,318 --> 00:49:50,069 . ..reserve your fire... 444 00:49:50,237 --> 00:49:52,905 . ..till they come within 50 yards. . . 445 00:49:53,073 --> 00:49:55,408 . ..then fire! 446 00:49:55,575 --> 00:49:58,285 And give them the bayonet! 447 00:49:58,495 --> 00:50:01,038 And when you charge... 448 00:50:01,206 --> 00:50:02,915 . ..yell like Furies! 449 00:50:10,048 --> 00:50:14,093 -Ready! Aim! -Aim! 450 00:50:16,263 --> 00:50:18,472 -Fire! -Fire! 451 00:50:22,477 --> 00:50:25,771 Charge bayonets! 452 00:50:25,939 --> 00:50:27,398 [ALL SHOUTlNG] 453 00:50:53,884 --> 00:50:57,595 Charge! 454 00:51:17,866 --> 00:51:20,576 Press on! Press on! 455 00:51:52,859 --> 00:51:55,194 SOLDlER: l surrender! l surrender! 456 00:52:17,008 --> 00:52:18,217 [SOLDlER PLAYlNG BUGLE] 457 00:53:20,113 --> 00:53:21,405 [THUNDER CRASHlNG] 458 00:54:10,997 --> 00:54:12,790 SMlTH: General? 459 00:54:14,542 --> 00:54:18,879 How is it you can keep so serene. . . 460 00:54:19,547 --> 00:54:24,426 . ..and stay so utterly insensible... 461 00:54:25,345 --> 00:54:29,181 . ..with a storm of shells and bullets raining about your head? 462 00:54:29,349 --> 00:54:31,767 Captain Smith... 463 00:54:31,935 --> 00:54:37,231 . ..my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. 464 00:54:37,399 --> 00:54:41,860 God has fixed the time for my death, l do not concern myself with that... 465 00:54:42,028 --> 00:54:45,698 . ..but to be always ready, whenever it may overtake me. 466 00:54:46,533 --> 00:54:49,326 That is the way all men should live. 467 00:54:50,120 --> 00:54:52,538 Then all men would be equally brave. 468 00:55:05,468 --> 00:55:11,223 Preliminary reports for the brigade, sir. One hundred and eleven dead. 469 00:55:11,433 --> 00:55:15,144 Three hundred seventy-three wounded or missing. 470 00:55:15,312 --> 00:55:18,981 And if l may ask, sir, how's your hand? 471 00:55:19,149 --> 00:55:24,153 Just a spent bullet. No more than a scratch really, Mr. Pendleton. 472 00:55:24,321 --> 00:55:29,074 l'm more than pleased with the part performed by the brigade during the action. 473 00:55:29,576 --> 00:55:31,744 Through the blessing of God. . . 474 00:55:33,038 --> 00:55:37,583 . ..they met the thus far victorious enemy and turned the fortunes of the day. 475 00:55:40,378 --> 00:55:42,588 Good evening, gentlemen. 476 00:55:43,089 --> 00:55:44,965 Tomorrow's a new day. 477 00:55:45,592 --> 00:55:47,301 -Evening, general. -Evening, sir. 478 00:55:47,469 --> 00:55:49,428 JACKSON: Oh, Mr. Pendleton? 479 00:55:49,596 --> 00:55:51,430 Thank you for the report. 480 00:55:54,517 --> 00:55:57,311 l will never forget these men. 481 00:56:14,954 --> 00:56:20,584 Which is it tonight, John? Hamlet? Richard Ill? Or the Scottish play? 482 00:56:20,960 --> 00:56:22,669 The schedule's posted. 483 00:56:22,837 --> 00:56:25,798 l'm relieved to see you've prepared for your role. 484 00:56:26,758 --> 00:56:32,513 l admit, my concentration has been impaired by the distractions of this war. 485 00:56:32,680 --> 00:56:36,475 Mm. Then think "winter of our discontent." 486 00:56:37,143 --> 00:56:39,478 And what a glorious summer it will be. . . 487 00:56:39,646 --> 00:56:42,731 . ..when the South is free of these meddling Yankees. 488 00:56:51,324 --> 00:56:53,659 Sometimes when l'm up on that stage... 489 00:56:53,827 --> 00:56:57,871 . ..brandishing the prop sword or threatening with the mock word... 490 00:56:58,498 --> 00:57:01,875 . .. l wonder if it's more farce than tragedy. 491 00:57:02,043 --> 00:57:04,837 More posturing than art. 492 00:57:06,089 --> 00:57:07,756 Harrison. 493 00:57:08,925 --> 00:57:13,345 As we recite and declaim, others march and die. 494 00:57:17,183 --> 00:57:18,517 Down in Mississippi. . . 495 00:57:18,685 --> 00:57:22,354 . ..when all the other boys went hunting or fishing, l was reading books.. . 496 00:57:23,064 --> 00:57:26,066 . ..learning Shakespeare sonnets by heart. 497 00:57:27,193 --> 00:57:29,236 My daddy said art was the hardest thing. 498 00:57:29,404 --> 00:57:31,989 That everything else seems more important at the time. . . 499 00:57:32,532 --> 00:57:35,534 . ..but that we needed it more than air. 500 00:57:35,702 --> 00:57:37,369 More than food, even. 501 00:57:38,997 --> 00:57:41,665 So now it's politics instead of hunting. 502 00:57:43,209 --> 00:57:44,668 Same old thing. 503 00:57:45,712 --> 00:57:49,631 Gotta stay concentrated on what really matters. 504 00:57:51,718 --> 00:57:53,886 Shakespeare matters. 505 00:57:58,808 --> 00:58:00,934 Acting matters. 506 00:58:18,119 --> 00:58:20,537 Gentlemen, new orders from the War Department. 507 00:58:21,831 --> 00:58:26,919 The Confederate Army's been reorganized into three districts. 508 00:58:27,253 --> 00:58:30,547 That of the Potomac will remain under General Beauregard. 509 00:58:30,715 --> 00:58:33,258 The Aquia under General Holmes. 510 00:58:34,636 --> 00:58:39,264 Um, l've been promoted to major general. . . 511 00:58:40,016 --> 00:58:43,685 . ..commanding all forces in and around the Shenandoah Valley. 512 00:58:44,103 --> 00:58:49,149 The entire army together will now be known as the Army of Northern Virginia. 513 00:58:50,610 --> 00:58:53,779 Although l am being transferred to Winchester... 514 00:58:53,947 --> 00:58:57,449 . ..the brigade must remain here at Centreville. 515 00:58:58,117 --> 00:58:59,785 Begging your pardon, sir. .. 516 00:58:59,953 --> 00:59:02,746 . ..but the men would prefer remaining under your command. 517 00:59:03,289 --> 00:59:04,790 That's right, sir. 518 00:59:04,958 --> 00:59:08,126 Couldn't the entire brigade be transferred with you to the Valley? 519 00:59:08,294 --> 00:59:13,006 Gentlemen, such a degree of public respect, confidence... 520 00:59:13,174 --> 00:59:17,594 . ..as puts it in one's power to serve his country must be accepted and prized. 521 00:59:17,929 --> 00:59:19,805 But apart from that. . . 522 00:59:20,098 --> 00:59:22,849 . ..promotion among men is only a temptation and a trouble. 523 00:59:23,017 --> 00:59:26,812 Had this not come to me as an order, l should instantly have declined it. . . 524 00:59:26,980 --> 00:59:30,399 . ..continued in command of my brave old brigade. 525 00:59:31,025 --> 00:59:34,945 Sir, may we hope. .. 526 00:59:35,738 --> 00:59:39,449 . ..that a formal entreaty to the authorities in Richmond. . . 527 00:59:39,617 --> 00:59:42,744 . ..may effect a transfer of the entire brigade to the Valley? 528 00:59:42,912 --> 00:59:43,996 Hear, hear. 529 00:59:44,163 --> 00:59:47,332 l'll not stop you from making such a request. 530 00:59:47,500 --> 00:59:51,169 But for now, we must prepare ourselves. 531 00:59:53,256 --> 00:59:56,174 We shall all have our labors to perform... 532 00:59:56,968 --> 01:00:02,347 . ..but with the help of an ever-kindly heavenly father. . . 533 01:00:02,515 --> 01:00:05,809 . .. l trust he will enable us to accomplish them. 534 01:00:07,228 --> 01:00:09,980 SOLDlER: Forward! 535 01:00:10,148 --> 01:00:12,316 Rest! 536 01:00:18,323 --> 01:00:21,867 Throughout the broad extent of the country... 537 01:00:22,035 --> 01:00:24,661 . ..through which you have marched. . . 538 01:00:25,872 --> 01:00:30,042 . ..by your respect for the rights and property of others. .. 539 01:00:30,877 --> 01:00:34,421 . ..you have always shown you are soldiers, not only to defend. . . 540 01:00:35,381 --> 01:00:39,176 . ..but able and willing both to defend and protect. 541 01:00:39,344 --> 01:00:41,845 You've already won... 542 01:00:43,014 --> 01:00:46,850 . ..a brilliant reputation throughout the Army of the whole Confederacy. 543 01:00:47,018 --> 01:00:50,562 And l trust in the future by your deeds in the field... 544 01:00:51,898 --> 01:00:56,401 . ..and by the assistance of the same kind providence who has favored our cause... 545 01:00:56,569 --> 01:01:02,240 . ..you will win more victories and add luster to the reputation you now enjoy. 546 01:01:03,868 --> 01:01:07,412 You already gained a proud position. . . 547 01:01:07,872 --> 01:01:10,916 . ..in the future history of this. . . 548 01:01:11,084 --> 01:01:13,919 . ..our second war of independence. 549 01:01:17,590 --> 01:01:22,094 l shall look with anxiety to your future movements... 550 01:01:22,553 --> 01:01:26,390 . ..and l trust whenever l shall hear of the 1 st Brigade. . . 551 01:01:26,557 --> 01:01:28,725 . ..on the field of battle. . . 552 01:01:28,893 --> 01:01:34,606 . ..it will be of still nobler deeds achieved and higher reputation won. 553 01:01:39,946 --> 01:01:45,409 ln the Army of the Shenandoah, you were the 1 st Brigade. 554 01:01:45,910 --> 01:01:49,287 ln the Army of the Potomac, you were the 1 st Brigade. 555 01:01:49,789 --> 01:01:53,959 ln the 2nd Corps of this Army, you are the 1 st Brigade. 556 01:01:54,127 --> 01:01:58,714 You are the 1 st Brigade in the affections of your general. 557 01:02:00,133 --> 01:02:04,845 And l hope by your future deeds and bearing you will be handed down to posterity. . . 558 01:02:05,638 --> 01:02:08,098 . ..as the 1 st Brigade. . . 559 01:02:08,266 --> 01:02:11,727 . ..in this, our second war of independence. 560 01:02:17,734 --> 01:02:19,735 Farewell! 561 01:02:21,821 --> 01:02:23,196 [ALL CHEERlNG] 562 01:02:27,660 --> 01:02:31,913 SOLDlERS [CHANTlNG]: Jackson! Jackson! Jackson! Jackson! 563 01:02:32,081 --> 01:02:35,041 Jackson! Jackson! Jackson! 564 01:02:41,716 --> 01:02:46,678 CHAMBERLAlN: The universe itself is subject to rules, to law. 565 01:02:46,846 --> 01:02:50,849 The super-abounding life lavished on this world of ours.. . 566 01:02:51,392 --> 01:02:53,351 . ..is proof. . . 567 01:02:53,519 --> 01:02:56,313 . ..that the play of infinite freedom.. . 568 01:02:56,481 --> 01:03:01,318 . ..is here to help work out the will of infinite law. 569 01:03:01,486 --> 01:03:06,823 The nature of the universe demonstrates. . . 570 01:03:06,991 --> 01:03:11,328 . ..that freedom can only exist... 571 01:03:11,496 --> 01:03:13,622 . ..as part of law. 572 01:03:17,293 --> 01:03:19,377 STUDENT: Pardon me, Professor Chamberlain. . . 573 01:03:19,545 --> 01:03:23,507 . ..but how does the study of philosophy intersect with real life? 574 01:03:24,217 --> 01:03:28,428 lf freedom can only exist as a part of law. . . 575 01:03:28,596 --> 01:03:31,556 . ..how can we continue to tolerate slavery protected by law? 576 01:03:47,198 --> 01:03:48,740 Lawrence, l know. 577 01:03:50,535 --> 01:03:51,576 How? 578 01:03:53,412 --> 01:03:57,249 l've noticed the way you've been looking into the children's room each night. 579 01:04:14,308 --> 01:04:15,559 Blue. 580 01:04:15,726 --> 01:04:19,396 Why blue uniforms? lt should be red. 581 01:04:19,564 --> 01:04:24,234 -Like the English, the color of blood. -Are you angry with me? 582 01:04:24,402 --> 01:04:26,111 Lawrence, my darling Lawrence. 583 01:04:26,779 --> 01:04:29,865 Do you remember when you were thinking of being a missionary? 584 01:04:30,032 --> 01:04:32,951 And you wrote me saying that you wished your little wife... 585 01:04:33,119 --> 01:04:36,288 . ..was willing for you to take whatever course you thought best... 586 01:04:36,455 --> 01:04:39,791 . ..and was ready to help you in it with all her heart? 587 01:04:39,959 --> 01:04:43,837 "Little wife." How could l ever have called you that? 588 01:04:44,005 --> 01:04:46,464 Your spirit is vaster than oceans. 589 01:04:47,466 --> 01:04:49,968 Then you wrote back. 590 01:04:51,971 --> 01:04:55,515 And l have never forgotten what you said. 591 01:04:56,350 --> 01:04:59,686 You said, "Well, dear, she is willing. . . 592 01:04:59,854 --> 01:05:05,150 . ..and she feels that you know better about the matter than she does." 593 01:05:07,278 --> 01:05:09,321 But now. . . 594 01:05:09,739 --> 01:05:13,033 . .. l never think l know better than you. 595 01:05:14,619 --> 01:05:18,538 l couldn't bear for you to feel that you must forever remain at a stand. . . 596 01:05:18,706 --> 01:05:20,498 . ..just because you're married. 597 01:05:20,666 --> 01:05:25,086 l always want to help you on in your excelsior striving. 598 01:05:27,506 --> 01:05:33,511 But l had a dream about you, Lawrence. Last night. 599 01:05:33,679 --> 01:05:37,515 While you were away, offering your services to the governor. 600 01:05:39,268 --> 01:05:45,106 l saw you in my dream. There were boys in blue marching past. 601 01:05:45,399 --> 01:05:50,028 Some of the boys that we know. 602 01:05:50,196 --> 01:05:53,198 And there you were. . . 603 01:05:53,366 --> 01:05:56,785 . ..riding ahead of them on a great, white horse. 604 01:05:57,787 --> 01:06:02,540 Fanny, my love, l felt l had to go. 605 01:06:02,708 --> 01:06:06,753 l offered the governor my services, wherever he wanted to place me. 606 01:06:07,046 --> 01:06:11,132 l thought he'd probably order me to an officer. 607 01:06:11,300 --> 01:06:15,553 -Speeches, administration. -Oh. 608 01:06:15,721 --> 01:06:17,347 Lawrence... 609 01:06:17,515 --> 01:06:20,809 . .. l know you. When you do a thing, you do it à l'outrance. 610 01:06:22,144 --> 01:06:26,815 -So? He gave you a commission, didn't he? -They need serving officers. 611 01:06:35,866 --> 01:06:38,493 Five new regiments are being formed now. 612 01:06:38,995 --> 01:06:43,081 Maine has already sent 1 5. How could l refuse? 613 01:06:43,249 --> 01:06:45,917 Poor Lawrence, damn you, you'll be good at it too. 614 01:06:46,585 --> 01:06:50,630 You'll be good at soldiering just like you're good at everything else. So go. 615 01:06:50,840 --> 01:06:52,841 Go do your duty to your country's flag... 616 01:06:53,009 --> 01:06:56,761 . ..go on and get your medals for bravery, go and get yourself killed. 617 01:07:24,665 --> 01:07:26,332 That poem of Lovelace. 618 01:07:29,462 --> 01:07:35,967 That beautiful, horrible, damnable, lovely, sad poem. 619 01:07:36,135 --> 01:07:39,304 l think that you recited it in my dream. 620 01:07:40,931 --> 01:07:43,641 Lovelace. "Off to the English Civil War"? 621 01:07:47,438 --> 01:07:50,857 l would not dare presume to quote it now. 622 01:08:00,659 --> 01:08:05,747 Tell me not, sweet, l am unkind 623 01:08:06,832 --> 01:08:11,086 That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind 624 01:08:11,253 --> 01:08:13,588 To warlike arms l fly. 625 01:08:14,882 --> 01:08:18,802 True, a new mistress now l serve 626 01:08:18,969 --> 01:08:21,763 The first foe in the field 627 01:08:21,931 --> 01:08:28,019 And with a sterner faith embrace The sword, a horse, a shield. 628 01:08:32,691 --> 01:08:36,194 Yet this inconstancy is such 629 01:08:36,362 --> 01:08:39,572 As thou too shalt adore. 630 01:08:41,492 --> 01:08:47,997 l could not love thee, dear, so much 631 01:08:50,417 --> 01:08:53,545 Loved l not honor more. 632 01:09:04,890 --> 01:09:07,559 You will be wounded. 633 01:09:09,520 --> 01:09:13,064 You will be changed by the horrors of it. 634 01:09:13,732 --> 01:09:16,151 But you will come home. 635 01:09:16,402 --> 01:09:20,697 l believe that, my love. You will come home. 636 01:09:32,126 --> 01:09:33,751 [CLEARS THROAT] 637 01:09:34,420 --> 01:09:36,254 Come in. 638 01:09:38,007 --> 01:09:40,758 You must be Mr. Lewis. 639 01:09:41,177 --> 01:09:44,637 Ha, ha. There's some that calls me Uncle Jim. 640 01:09:44,847 --> 01:09:48,933 Some calls me Big Jim. Some folks just calls me Jim. 641 01:09:49,143 --> 01:09:52,687 l don't suppose you've heard any of the names l get called? 642 01:09:52,855 --> 01:09:56,024 l heard Stonewall once. 643 01:09:56,192 --> 01:09:59,777 That name properly belongs to the 1 st Virginia Brigade, not to me. 644 01:09:59,945 --> 01:10:03,781 -They were the ones who earned it. -Some folks says otherwise. 645 01:10:03,949 --> 01:10:10,455 Folks say men can't fight without nobody up front to lead them on. 646 01:10:10,623 --> 01:10:14,918 -l'm told you're a first-rate cook. -Ha, ha. Yes, sir. 647 01:10:15,085 --> 01:10:19,214 They wasn't lying, told you that. Whatever you likes to eat, l can cook it. 648 01:10:19,423 --> 01:10:23,635 Pan-fry, griddle, boil, bake. Roasted. 649 01:10:24,929 --> 01:10:29,307 And l understand you're from Lexington. You come highly recommended to me, Jim. 650 01:10:30,226 --> 01:10:34,479 Lexington is my home, general. Same as yours. 651 01:10:34,647 --> 01:10:38,191 lf l could do my share in defending my home... 652 01:10:38,400 --> 01:10:40,652 . .. l'd be doing the same as you. 653 01:10:41,070 --> 01:10:44,822 l heard it was Napoleon hisself said: 654 01:10:44,990 --> 01:10:48,743 "An army can't march but on its stomach." 655 01:10:52,581 --> 01:10:54,832 Well. . . . 656 01:10:55,000 --> 01:10:57,543 lf you love your country... 657 01:10:58,087 --> 01:11:00,129 . ..fear the Lord... 658 01:11:00,297 --> 01:11:04,592 . ..and have no trouble getting up at 4:00 in the morning, the job is yours. 659 01:11:08,347 --> 01:11:12,725 Yous got yourself a deal, general. 660 01:11:12,935 --> 01:11:15,311 Sir. 661 01:11:32,746 --> 01:11:35,873 My darling esposita. 662 01:11:39,878 --> 01:11:42,380 Welcome to Winchester. 663 01:11:42,548 --> 01:11:45,925 Thomas. Oh. 664 01:11:46,427 --> 01:11:49,637 -Come in out of the cold. -Why, thank you. 665 01:12:00,149 --> 01:12:03,568 -l have been thinking, Thomas... -Mm. 666 01:12:05,154 --> 01:12:06,738 . ..that it may have been a blessing. . . 667 01:12:06,905 --> 01:12:11,284 . ..that the Battle of Manassas was fought on my birthday. 668 01:12:12,286 --> 01:12:14,412 Why is that? 669 01:12:15,205 --> 01:12:20,877 ln our old age, you will never forget it. 670 01:12:25,132 --> 01:12:30,011 l will forget my own before l ever forget yours. 671 01:12:33,932 --> 01:12:35,808 [WHlSPERlNG] Oh, Anna. 672 01:12:35,976 --> 01:12:37,852 Anna. 673 01:12:39,146 --> 01:12:41,731 [WHlSPERlNG] What is it, Tom? 674 01:12:42,608 --> 01:12:44,442 What? 675 01:12:49,239 --> 01:12:55,661 Everything in this life seems so fragile. 676 01:12:56,288 --> 01:12:58,206 So temporary. 677 01:13:01,460 --> 01:13:05,630 [lN NORMAL VOlCE] When we are separated, l fear... 678 01:13:05,798 --> 01:13:08,591 . .. l will never see you again. 679 01:13:10,260 --> 01:13:13,429 l fear we may never have a child. 680 01:13:16,058 --> 01:13:20,520 l fear l may lose you if we dare to have a child. 681 01:13:20,687 --> 01:13:24,649 l know l should trust in the Lord. . . 682 01:13:25,484 --> 01:13:31,614 . ..but then l see the face of my dear mama. . . 683 01:13:33,742 --> 01:13:38,621 . ..of my first wife, dead and cold. 684 01:13:39,081 --> 01:13:41,040 With our dead darling. 685 01:13:42,376 --> 01:13:46,838 Dead before he could draw his first breath in this world. 686 01:13:48,257 --> 01:13:49,674 And l am afraid. 687 01:13:51,718 --> 01:13:58,141 And l am afraid to feel happiness. 688 01:13:58,308 --> 01:14:02,520 Afraid to hope for it again. 689 01:14:02,896 --> 01:14:06,899 l am afraid of God's judgment. 690 01:14:08,610 --> 01:14:13,573 [lN NORMAL VOlCE] We serve a loving God, Thomas. 691 01:14:14,491 --> 01:14:18,035 We are in each other's arms. 692 01:14:18,787 --> 01:14:23,124 We are together, and we are happy together. 693 01:14:23,292 --> 01:14:27,712 And is our love not proof of his? 694 01:14:29,047 --> 01:14:32,341 We must not fear, Thomas. 695 01:14:33,302 --> 01:14:36,345 We will survive this war. 696 01:14:37,097 --> 01:14:40,057 And we will have a child. 697 01:14:40,893 --> 01:14:43,478 So help us, God. 698 01:14:53,655 --> 01:14:55,239 [MARCHlNG BAND PLAYlNG UPBEAT MUSlC] 699 01:15:05,584 --> 01:15:08,044 -Major Gilmore, stop that damn drumming! -Quiet! 700 01:15:08,212 --> 01:15:11,422 -Stop that damn drumming! -Quiet! 701 01:15:21,600 --> 01:15:23,142 This is a hell of a regiment. 702 01:15:24,686 --> 01:15:28,481 Men of the 20th Maine Regiment of Volunteers. . . 703 01:15:28,690 --> 01:15:32,485 . ..this is your commanding officer, Colonel Adelbert Ames. 704 01:15:32,653 --> 01:15:33,903 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 705 01:15:34,071 --> 01:15:35,738 Quiet! Quiet! 706 01:15:35,948 --> 01:15:39,367 You do not cheer an officer. 707 01:15:39,535 --> 01:15:40,826 You salute him. 708 01:15:41,620 --> 01:15:44,497 20th Maine, l commend you for the enthusiasm... 709 01:15:44,665 --> 01:15:48,000 . ..that has made you volunteer for service in Lincoln's Army. 710 01:15:48,835 --> 01:15:51,921 l can see that many of you are strong and fit. 711 01:15:52,172 --> 01:15:55,633 We Maine men know that life in the woods of Maine... 712 01:15:55,801 --> 01:15:58,636 . ..toughens the muscles and stretches the sinews. 713 01:15:58,804 --> 01:16:02,223 l've no doubt many of you have become good shots by hunting deer. 714 01:16:02,474 --> 01:16:07,311 But tough muscles and skillful shooting are not enough to make a soldier. 715 01:16:07,479 --> 01:16:10,189 That requires discipline. 716 01:16:10,649 --> 01:16:14,694 Major Gilmore tells me you are in the habit of holding discussions with your officers. 717 01:16:14,987 --> 01:16:17,446 That will cease from now. 718 01:16:17,656 --> 01:16:22,827 An officer's orders are to be obeyed instantly and without question. 719 01:16:24,204 --> 01:16:27,748 This regiment must learn to move as one man. 720 01:16:28,792 --> 01:16:31,711 Otherwise we will all be killed. 721 01:16:33,880 --> 01:16:36,299 -See if you can teach them to march. -Yes, sir. 722 01:16:36,466 --> 01:16:38,217 Colonel Chamberlain. 723 01:16:39,803 --> 01:16:41,262 Come with me. 724 01:16:45,684 --> 01:16:49,395 When l say, "20th Maine, attention". . . 725 01:16:49,563 --> 01:16:51,856 . ..you bring your feet together. 726 01:16:52,024 --> 01:16:54,442 Governor Washburn and Adjutant General Hodgson. . . 727 01:16:54,610 --> 01:16:56,986 . ..have sent me an impressive report about you. 728 01:16:57,154 --> 01:17:00,156 They say you will master any assignment you're given. 729 01:17:00,532 --> 01:17:03,034 l shall certainly try, sir. 730 01:17:04,703 --> 01:17:07,788 l, uh, understand you were in the Battle of Bull Run. 731 01:17:07,956 --> 01:17:11,751 Wounded too. lt taught me the need for discipline and proper procedure. 732 01:17:11,918 --> 01:17:14,003 Take the act of shooting, for example. 733 01:17:14,171 --> 01:17:17,882 When you're hunting in the Maine woods there's no difficulty in loading a rifle. 734 01:17:18,050 --> 01:17:20,593 But in the panic of war, men act foolishly. 735 01:17:20,761 --> 01:17:24,221 ln Bull Run l saw a soldier forget to remove his ramrod from the barrel. 736 01:17:24,389 --> 01:17:27,350 When he fired, out it flew with a dismal twang. 737 01:17:27,517 --> 01:17:31,312 He lost the means of firing again and was killed soon after by a Rebel bullet. 738 01:17:45,952 --> 01:17:48,496 Sergeant Tom Chamberlain reporting for duty, sir. 739 01:17:48,664 --> 01:17:50,748 Tom, what on earth--? What are you doing? 740 01:17:50,916 --> 01:17:54,502 l signed up, Lawrence, l'm in this regiment. l'm coming with you. 741 01:17:54,670 --> 01:17:57,421 Did Father approve? How will he run the farm? 742 01:17:57,589 --> 01:18:00,383 Once he heard you were colonel, he couldn't say no. 743 01:18:00,550 --> 01:18:03,386 Besides, you know him, he'll be all right. They both will. 744 01:18:03,553 --> 01:18:05,763 l'm giving them one less thing to cuss at. 745 01:18:05,931 --> 01:18:10,393 Mama said so many prayers for the both of us, we got nothing to worry about. 746 01:18:10,894 --> 01:18:14,647 Well, l guess l have one more responsibility. l have to look after you. 747 01:18:15,273 --> 01:18:16,357 Me? 748 01:18:16,525 --> 01:18:19,485 Lawrence, Mama told me to watch after you. 749 01:18:43,969 --> 01:18:48,931 Just remember, lads, even a tin cup is a great weight after 20 mile. 750 01:18:49,099 --> 01:18:53,060 Your precarious pegs won't last if you turn yourselves into pack mules. 751 01:18:53,228 --> 01:18:56,105 And only one leg to a pant, if you please. 752 01:18:56,356 --> 01:18:58,190 You'll soon be at the worn end of it... 753 01:18:58,358 --> 01:19:01,736 . ..where your formal attire will be your shirt collar and boots. 754 01:19:02,320 --> 01:19:05,156 ln the U.S. Army we have the School of the Soldier. . . 755 01:19:05,323 --> 01:19:08,075 . ..in which the soldier is trained and by numbers drilled. 756 01:19:08,243 --> 01:19:10,703 Loading a musket is done in nine movements. . . 757 01:19:10,871 --> 01:19:13,497 . ..performed over and over until they become automatic. .. 758 01:19:13,665 --> 01:19:16,584 . ..or, as we call it, loading in nine times. 759 01:19:16,752 --> 01:19:18,461 Aah! l see. Sergeant Chamberlain. 760 01:19:18,628 --> 01:19:20,504 Loading in nine times. Demonstrate this. 761 01:19:20,839 --> 01:19:22,673 Assume the musket has just been fired. 762 01:19:22,841 --> 01:19:25,760 One, reach into cartridge box and withdraw cartridge. 763 01:19:25,927 --> 01:19:28,888 Two, place cartridge between teeth. 764 01:19:29,055 --> 01:19:30,848 Three, tear paper open. 765 01:19:31,016 --> 01:19:34,685 Four, pour powder into barrel and charge cartridge. 766 01:19:43,987 --> 01:19:47,865 Five, withdraw the ramrod. Six, ram the ball home. 767 01:19:48,033 --> 01:19:49,867 Seven, return ramrod. 768 01:19:50,035 --> 01:19:52,369 Eight, half-cock the hammer... 769 01:19:52,537 --> 01:19:54,288 . ..remove old cap. .. 770 01:19:54,456 --> 01:19:57,041 . ..and put a new cap on the cone. 771 01:20:00,086 --> 01:20:02,254 Nine, shoulder arms. 772 01:20:02,923 --> 01:20:04,423 All right, you have the idea. 773 01:20:04,591 --> 01:20:08,677 But this must be done without thinking and much, much faster. 774 01:20:08,845 --> 01:20:10,304 Here. 775 01:20:10,472 --> 01:20:13,015 One, two, three, four... 776 01:20:13,767 --> 01:20:15,434 . ..five... 777 01:20:16,728 --> 01:20:18,270 . ..six... 778 01:20:19,064 --> 01:20:20,898 . ..seven... 779 01:20:22,818 --> 01:20:24,360 . ..eight... 780 01:20:25,570 --> 01:20:26,987 . ..nine. 781 01:20:27,489 --> 01:20:29,782 Practice until you can do it as fast as that. 782 01:20:29,950 --> 01:20:32,576 lt may save your lives. Colonel. 783 01:20:35,372 --> 01:20:38,791 Line of battle consists of two lines of men, one behind the other. .. 784 01:20:38,959 --> 01:20:41,961 . ..so that while one line fires, the other reloads. 785 01:20:42,128 --> 01:20:47,341 Behind them is a line of, uh, file closers. Lieutenants and sergeants. 786 01:20:47,509 --> 01:20:50,094 But two lines make a regiment unwieldy on the move... 787 01:20:50,262 --> 01:20:52,555 . ..so we need to switch to column of fours. 788 01:20:52,722 --> 01:20:56,267 We need to be able to change from column of fours to line of battle. . . 789 01:20:56,434 --> 01:20:58,102 . ..and back again quickly. 790 01:20:58,270 --> 01:21:01,564 lt is not difficult to move from line of battle into column of fours. 791 01:21:01,731 --> 01:21:05,025 lt is harder to move from column of fours into line of battle... 792 01:21:05,193 --> 01:21:09,071 ...and if we're called to make that move, it will be when we're under fire. 793 01:21:09,239 --> 01:21:13,701 You understand how important it is that these moves are learned so thoroughly... 794 01:21:13,869 --> 01:21:17,079 ...that the men can perform them in their sleep. 795 01:21:26,631 --> 01:21:28,966 Company. . . 796 01:21:29,634 --> 01:21:31,552 . ..halt! 797 01:21:32,554 --> 01:21:35,890 Company, front! 798 01:21:39,853 --> 01:21:42,313 Order arms! 799 01:21:52,282 --> 01:21:54,825 Well done, colonel. That's a beginning. 800 01:21:54,993 --> 01:21:58,287 But that move must be practiced and practiced and practiced. 801 01:21:58,496 --> 01:22:00,372 Another month and we'll be ready. 802 01:22:00,540 --> 01:22:03,500 But we leave for Washington tomorrow. 803 01:22:08,840 --> 01:22:11,550 Shoulder arms! 804 01:22:13,803 --> 01:22:17,890 Company, forward march! 805 01:22:18,058 --> 01:22:19,183 [SOLDlER PLAYlNG DRUM] 806 01:22:32,197 --> 01:22:36,867 Gentlemen, it's only September. Too soon for winter camp. 807 01:22:37,035 --> 01:22:39,370 We have the momentum. 808 01:22:39,746 --> 01:22:42,539 l propose we advance our army north into Maryland... 809 01:22:42,707 --> 01:22:45,960 . ..because there the farms are plentiful and nearly untouched. 810 01:22:46,211 --> 01:22:49,964 And with a fall harvest, we could feed our troops very well indeed. 811 01:22:50,131 --> 01:22:52,549 And there is one other consideration. 812 01:22:52,717 --> 01:22:55,636 Maryland is being held in the Union by force. 813 01:22:55,804 --> 01:22:59,890 Our arrival may be viewed as a liberation. 814 01:23:00,058 --> 01:23:02,851 We might receive some hospitality. 815 01:23:03,019 --> 01:23:06,981 Might even receive a number of volunteers for service in the Army. 816 01:23:07,148 --> 01:23:11,151 General, might this not be considered an invasion? 817 01:23:11,319 --> 01:23:13,988 l don't believe so, general. No, sir. 818 01:23:14,155 --> 01:23:16,073 With the Federal invasion of Virginia. . . 819 01:23:16,241 --> 01:23:18,909 . ..the Confederacy proved who's the aggressor here. 820 01:23:19,077 --> 01:23:20,911 We did not bring this war... 821 01:23:21,079 --> 01:23:24,331 . ..and we fight now only to free the South of Federal occupation. 822 01:23:26,209 --> 01:23:28,002 As l've said many times. . . 823 01:23:28,169 --> 01:23:32,464 . ..if Washington will end their side of the fighting and recall their armies... 824 01:23:32,632 --> 01:23:34,425 . ..this war will be over. 825 01:23:35,051 --> 01:23:37,094 But in the meantime... 826 01:23:37,762 --> 01:23:40,514 . ..we must show the enemy that they cannot win. 827 01:23:40,682 --> 01:23:42,558 Cannot win. 828 01:23:42,726 --> 01:23:46,812 Now, by moving into Maryland, we'd be in a position to push into Pennsylvania. 829 01:23:46,980 --> 01:23:51,734 And so far, gentlemen, the bloody fields are Southern fields. 830 01:23:52,360 --> 01:23:54,611 lf we threaten the Northern cities... 831 01:23:54,779 --> 01:23:58,115 . ..if we threaten to bring the blood into the North. . . 832 01:23:59,826 --> 01:24:02,161 . ..there'll be pressure on Lincoln to end this war. 833 01:24:02,328 --> 01:24:03,704 Amen. 834 01:24:04,998 --> 01:24:09,043 Our presence, just the threat, could be sufficient. 835 01:24:09,210 --> 01:24:10,377 LONGSTREET: General Lee... 836 01:24:10,879 --> 01:24:15,674 . ..we'd be cutting ourselves off from our base of supplies, communications. 837 01:24:15,842 --> 01:24:17,676 We'd be vulnerable from the rear, sir. 838 01:24:17,844 --> 01:24:21,138 General Longstreet, you marched into Mexico with General Scott? 839 01:24:21,765 --> 01:24:22,848 Yes, sir. 840 01:24:23,016 --> 01:24:26,727 LEE: Did not General Scott cut himself off from his supplies and communication? 841 01:24:27,312 --> 01:24:31,440 And by so doing, did he not bring a rapid end to that war? 842 01:24:31,941 --> 01:24:34,693 And did he not accomplish all of that in a foreign land? 843 01:24:35,695 --> 01:24:37,988 Well, this is not a foreign land. 844 01:24:38,156 --> 01:24:42,034 The citizens will see we're not coming to vandalize as the Yankees did to us. 845 01:24:42,202 --> 01:24:44,161 We've come to end the war quickly. . . 846 01:24:44,329 --> 01:24:47,081 . ..and without any need to conquer or subdue anyone. 847 01:24:49,834 --> 01:24:52,377 We proved our superiority on the battlefield. 848 01:24:52,545 --> 01:24:55,798 That superiority may be all we need, gentlemen. 849 01:24:55,965 --> 01:24:58,092 All we need. 850 01:24:58,259 --> 01:25:00,636 -General Lee? -Yes. 851 01:25:00,804 --> 01:25:03,806 Pleased to hear we're finally taking the war to the enemy. 852 01:25:03,973 --> 01:25:06,683 Let them feel the scourge of this war that they began. 853 01:25:06,851 --> 01:25:08,435 Yes, sir. 854 01:25:08,812 --> 01:25:12,106 SOLDlERS [SlNGlNG]: His torch is at thy temple door 855 01:25:12,524 --> 01:25:16,318 Maryland, my Maryland 856 01:25:16,486 --> 01:25:20,614 Avenge the patriotic gore 857 01:25:20,782 --> 01:25:24,493 That flecked the streets of Baltimore 858 01:25:24,661 --> 01:25:29,039 And be the battle queen of yore 859 01:25:29,207 --> 01:25:33,252 Maryland, my Maryland 860 01:25:45,265 --> 01:25:48,433 Morning to you, sir. Colonel Ames sent me to get you. 861 01:25:48,601 --> 01:25:52,771 -Said you might be needing a drop of this. -Ah. Thank you. ... 862 01:25:52,981 --> 01:25:58,152 Kilrain, sir. Sergeant Kilrain. Glad to be of service. 863 01:25:59,154 --> 01:26:01,280 You know, colonel, uh... 864 01:26:01,447 --> 01:26:03,740 . ..the boys. . . . 865 01:26:03,908 --> 01:26:06,285 We've been watching you, sir, that we have. 866 01:26:06,786 --> 01:26:10,539 You've learned fast. Becoming a pleasure to serve under you. 867 01:26:10,707 --> 01:26:12,457 Yes, well, ahem.... 868 01:26:12,625 --> 01:26:14,877 Are you a, uh, veteran, sergeant? 869 01:26:15,044 --> 01:26:17,796 Aye, sir. l suppose you could say that. 870 01:26:17,964 --> 01:26:20,465 Did me duty in the regular Army for a while. 871 01:26:20,758 --> 01:26:25,470 Did the great long walk with General Scott, down south of the Rio Grande. 872 01:26:25,972 --> 01:26:30,642 Uh, some men you fought with are on the other side. Almost all of their generals. 873 01:26:30,935 --> 01:26:34,313 Oh, it gets worse than generals, colonel. 874 01:26:34,480 --> 01:26:39,776 Some of the lads that l left lreland with are on the other side as well. lmagine that. 875 01:26:39,944 --> 01:26:42,321 We left together to escape a tyranny... 876 01:26:42,864 --> 01:26:46,825 . ..and end up shooting at one another in the land of the free. 877 01:26:50,121 --> 01:26:53,290 l, too, have friends on the other side, sergeant. 878 01:26:54,667 --> 01:26:56,001 And enemies. 879 01:26:57,003 --> 01:26:58,670 Yes, sir. 880 01:26:58,838 --> 01:27:02,466 No shortage of enemies, that's for sure. 881 01:27:10,308 --> 01:27:11,934 We're ordered to remain in place. 882 01:27:12,101 --> 01:27:14,394 The army is spreading out a couple miles up. 883 01:27:14,562 --> 01:27:16,897 The enemy is dug in behind a small creek. 884 01:27:17,065 --> 01:27:19,900 Antietam Creek, just this side of Sharpsburg. 885 01:27:20,068 --> 01:27:22,319 We may be put into the battle at any time. 886 01:27:22,487 --> 01:27:26,073 For now, get the men to step it up, finish breakfast and wait for orders. 887 01:27:26,241 --> 01:27:28,325 -Got that? -Certainly, colonel. 888 01:27:30,870 --> 01:27:32,162 [GUNFlRE NEARBY] 889 01:27:33,498 --> 01:27:36,833 Whose guns are those? Has the attack begun? 890 01:27:37,543 --> 01:27:41,713 Likely it's the first feeling-out, probing, testing of strength. 891 01:27:42,382 --> 01:27:44,675 lt's a game to the artillery boys. . . 892 01:27:44,842 --> 01:27:47,844 . ..letting you know they can hit you when the time comes. 893 01:27:50,265 --> 01:27:53,308 Lawrence. Lawrence, lookie here. 894 01:27:53,559 --> 01:27:55,477 This is what we've been eating every day. 895 01:27:56,354 --> 01:27:59,106 But you know what? l've gained some weight. 896 01:27:59,274 --> 01:28:01,942 Hard to believe a man could gain some weight on a diet of worms. 897 01:28:02,110 --> 01:28:03,235 [CHUCKLES] 898 01:28:04,445 --> 01:28:07,322 Well, best eat up, sergeant. We're moving out. 899 01:28:38,146 --> 01:28:39,771 Good morning, sir. 900 01:28:39,939 --> 01:28:42,899 The Yankees are coming thick and fast in the woods before us. 901 01:28:43,693 --> 01:28:45,110 We're making it hot for them. 902 01:28:45,695 --> 01:28:48,071 We must hold this ridge. We must. 903 01:28:48,239 --> 01:28:49,573 So pour it to them, Reverend. 904 01:28:50,450 --> 01:28:51,616 Sir. 905 01:28:54,037 --> 01:28:56,538 ROB: Sir, it's me, Rob. 906 01:28:56,831 --> 01:28:58,832 My dear son. How are you, boy? 907 01:28:59,000 --> 01:29:00,250 l'm well, sir. 908 01:29:00,418 --> 01:29:04,004 l congratulate you for being in the fight and unhurt. 909 01:29:04,172 --> 01:29:06,214 May God keep you so. 910 01:29:06,549 --> 01:29:10,052 And remember, son, we must do all we can to drive these people back. 911 01:29:10,219 --> 01:29:12,888 Yes, sir. We'll do our best, sir. 912 01:29:13,222 --> 01:29:14,306 SOLDlER: Fire! 913 01:29:37,288 --> 01:29:38,622 [SOLDlERS SCREAMlNG] 914 01:29:53,596 --> 01:29:57,265 Mr. Pendleton, ride to General Hood, ask him can he maintain his position? 915 01:29:57,433 --> 01:30:00,143 Yes, sir, can he maintain his position? 916 01:30:00,311 --> 01:30:02,729 Hyah, hyah! 917 01:30:09,654 --> 01:30:10,821 Fire! 918 01:30:15,576 --> 01:30:16,827 Reload! 919 01:30:18,413 --> 01:30:19,538 Fire! 920 01:30:21,666 --> 01:30:23,667 lt's good to be sergeant, isn't it? 921 01:30:23,835 --> 01:30:26,545 To shoot a sergeant, you have to fire through two men. 922 01:30:26,712 --> 01:30:30,966 A sergeant never fires his weapon until the men in front of him are killed. . . 923 01:30:31,134 --> 01:30:34,052 . ..and then only unless you want to show off. 924 01:30:41,102 --> 01:30:44,104 Move the men into this field and wait for further orders. 925 01:30:44,272 --> 01:30:45,730 We're part of the reserve. 926 01:30:47,066 --> 01:30:50,193 -Battalion, forward! -Forward! 927 01:30:50,361 --> 01:30:51,570 [SOLDlER PLAYlNG BUGLE] 928 01:30:53,739 --> 01:30:55,198 March! 929 01:31:08,421 --> 01:31:09,588 [BOTH SHOUTlNG] 930 01:31:17,180 --> 01:31:18,722 Compliments from General Jackson. 931 01:31:18,890 --> 01:31:21,057 He wants to know, can you maintain position? 932 01:31:21,225 --> 01:31:24,394 Tell General Jackson unless l get reinforcements. . . 933 01:31:24,562 --> 01:31:26,062 . .. l must be forced back. 934 01:31:26,230 --> 01:31:28,482 But l'm going on while l can. 935 01:31:28,816 --> 01:31:31,067 Yes, sir. Reinforcements. Yes, sir. 936 01:31:32,445 --> 01:31:33,904 [SOLDlERS SHOUTlNG AND GRUNTlNG] 937 01:31:39,076 --> 01:31:40,452 -Load! -Load! 938 01:31:42,538 --> 01:31:44,164 Take aim! 939 01:31:44,624 --> 01:31:45,749 Fire! 940 01:31:48,836 --> 01:31:50,378 Forward, men, forward! 941 01:31:50,546 --> 01:31:51,671 Fire! 942 01:31:52,673 --> 01:31:54,007 [SOLDlERS SCREAMlNG] 943 01:32:16,113 --> 01:32:18,907 -General McClellan, sir. -General Hancock. 944 01:32:19,075 --> 01:32:21,743 Had you heard that General Richardson had been wounded? 945 01:32:21,911 --> 01:32:23,119 l heard he'd been wounded. 946 01:32:23,412 --> 01:32:26,790 l'm sorry to tell you it is serious and you will assume his command. 947 01:32:26,958 --> 01:32:29,626 Yes, sir. Of course, sir. 948 01:32:29,794 --> 01:32:31,545 l'm honored to accept the command. 949 01:32:31,963 --> 01:32:33,713 l'm sure you will perform this duty. .. 950 01:32:33,881 --> 01:32:36,424 . ..with the skill and courage you have shown already. 951 01:32:36,801 --> 01:32:41,721 We are on the move now, and we will drive the Rebels into the river before the sun sets. 952 01:32:41,889 --> 01:32:44,724 Hold this position against any assault by the enemy. 953 01:32:57,113 --> 01:32:58,405 Reply from General Hood: 954 01:32:58,573 --> 01:33:01,908 "Tell Jackson unless l get reinforcements, l must be forced back." 955 01:33:02,076 --> 01:33:04,327 -But he will go on while he can. -Good, good. 956 01:33:04,495 --> 01:33:06,371 General McLaws, advance your-- 957 01:33:17,300 --> 01:33:19,009 Captain Morrison. 958 01:33:19,176 --> 01:33:21,803 l think it advisable you keep your distance from me. 959 01:33:21,971 --> 01:33:26,349 lt would not do for Anna to lose both a husband and a brother on the same day. 960 01:33:37,945 --> 01:33:41,197 Battalion, halt! 961 01:33:44,702 --> 01:33:47,120 The battle may be moving our way. Keep them ready. 962 01:33:47,288 --> 01:33:48,371 Yes, sir. 963 01:34:10,853 --> 01:34:13,980 Courtesy of a lady admirer in Sharpsburg. 964 01:34:26,035 --> 01:34:28,787 Think we can hold out against another attack? 965 01:34:28,954 --> 01:34:31,164 l think they have done their worst. 966 01:34:31,999 --> 01:34:34,793 l think there's little danger of our line being broken. 967 01:34:54,438 --> 01:34:56,648 We won't be needed today, colonel. 968 01:35:01,529 --> 01:35:06,741 The 5th Corps was not needed today, gentlemen. 969 01:35:09,870 --> 01:35:14,040 Not according to the judgment of our commanding general. 970 01:35:15,042 --> 01:35:17,794 The battle has been extremely costly. 971 01:35:18,212 --> 01:35:22,549 The enemy has been checked, at great loss to both sides. 972 01:35:24,051 --> 01:35:28,012 From what we can observe so far, we've gained little. 973 01:35:29,473 --> 01:35:31,850 lt's possible the fight will resume tomorrow. 974 01:35:46,866 --> 01:35:50,493 He that created us gave us such strong argument. . . 975 01:35:50,661 --> 01:35:55,665 . ..starting before and after, gave us not capabilities... 976 01:35:55,833 --> 01:36:00,503 . ..and divine reason to fust inside of us unused. 977 01:36:01,672 --> 01:36:06,301 Now, whether it be bestial oblivion, or some craven scruple. . . 978 01:36:06,469 --> 01:36:08,678 . ..of thinking too precisely on the event. .. 979 01:36:08,846 --> 01:36:11,848 . ..a thought which, quartered, hath but one part one wisdom... 980 01:36:12,016 --> 01:36:14,434 . ..and ever three parts coward... 981 01:36:15,269 --> 01:36:20,607 . .. l do not know why yet l live to say "This thing's to do"... 982 01:36:20,775 --> 01:36:27,030 . ..sith l have cause and will and strength and means to do it. 983 01:36:27,198 --> 01:36:29,657 Examples gross as earth exhort me: 984 01:36:29,825 --> 01:36:34,287 Witness this army of such mass and charge... 985 01:36:34,455 --> 01:36:37,791 ...led by a delicate and tender prince... 986 01:36:38,167 --> 01:36:42,045 ...whose spirit with divine ambition puffed... 987 01:36:42,213 --> 01:36:46,049 ...makes mouths at the invisible event... 988 01:36:46,217 --> 01:36:49,052 ...exposing what is mortal and unsure... 989 01:36:49,220 --> 01:36:56,017 ...to all that death and danger dare, even for an egg-shell. 990 01:36:56,894 --> 01:36:59,729 Rightly to be great is not to stir without great argument... 991 01:36:59,897 --> 01:37:04,192 ...but greatly to find quarrel in a straw when honor's at the stake. 992 01:37:04,360 --> 01:37:06,861 How stand l then... 993 01:37:07,780 --> 01:37:10,281 ...that have a father killed... 994 01:37:10,866 --> 01:37:12,951 ...a mother stained... 995 01:37:13,118 --> 01:37:15,537 ...excitements of my reason and my blood... 996 01:37:15,704 --> 01:37:18,456 ...and let all sleep? 997 01:37:18,624 --> 01:37:21,584 While, to my shame, l see... 998 01:37:21,752 --> 01:37:26,172 . ..the imminent death of 20,000 men.. . 999 01:37:27,049 --> 01:37:29,634 . ..that, for a fantasy or trick of fame... 1000 01:37:29,802 --> 01:37:34,556 . ..go to their graves like beds, fight for a plot. . . 1001 01:37:35,724 --> 01:37:38,017 . ..whereon the numbers cannot try the cause... 1002 01:37:40,271 --> 01:37:44,524 . ..which is not tomb enough or continent to hide the slain? 1003 01:37:45,067 --> 01:37:50,280 O, from this time forth... 1004 01:37:51,907 --> 01:37:54,701 . ..my thoughts be bloody. . . 1005 01:37:55,202 --> 01:37:58,121 . ..or be nothing worth. 1006 01:38:06,422 --> 01:38:08,506 He's mad. Did you see this? 1007 01:38:08,674 --> 01:38:11,301 lt's nothing less than a call for a slave uprising. 1008 01:38:11,468 --> 01:38:15,471 Darling, l hardly ever get to see you. 1009 01:38:15,639 --> 01:38:18,141 Can't we put away the paper this one evening? 1010 01:38:18,309 --> 01:38:20,977 lt'll put you in the foulest mood. lt always does. 1011 01:38:21,145 --> 01:38:23,396 Well, here. Read it for yourself. 1012 01:38:23,564 --> 01:38:27,066 Lincoln plans a general emancipation on New Year's Day. . . 1013 01:38:27,985 --> 01:38:30,528 . ..for all slaves from states still in rebellion. 1014 01:38:30,696 --> 01:38:36,117 Yet another page from the Constitution torn to shreds. 1015 01:38:36,619 --> 01:38:39,537 But this is harmless, John. 1016 01:38:39,705 --> 01:38:41,789 See, it says right here: 1017 01:38:41,957 --> 01:38:46,044 "An emancipation of all slaves from the states still in rebellion." 1018 01:38:46,211 --> 01:38:47,420 But can't you see? 1019 01:38:47,671 --> 01:38:52,467 Those are the very states where the president has no authority and no power. 1020 01:38:54,094 --> 01:38:57,096 Why, yes. You're quite right. 1021 01:38:57,473 --> 01:38:59,849 l hadn't considered it in that light. 1022 01:39:00,434 --> 01:39:06,147 Now, can we fold up the paper into a nice little square. . . 1023 01:39:06,357 --> 01:39:09,567 . ..so that l can cut it up into a hundred little pieces. . . 1024 01:39:09,735 --> 01:39:11,527 . ..and throw it into the street? 1025 01:39:11,695 --> 01:39:12,904 [CHUCKLES] 1026 01:39:13,238 --> 01:39:14,656 Hmm. 1027 01:39:15,574 --> 01:39:19,577 Boyo, another round, if you please. 1028 01:39:21,538 --> 01:39:22,747 [BAND PLAYlNG SOMBER MUSlC] 1029 01:39:38,931 --> 01:39:43,393 Now, it says here in Blackmantle's Art of Punning... 1030 01:39:43,560 --> 01:39:48,564 . ..that "punning is an art of harmonious jingling upon words... 1031 01:39:48,732 --> 01:39:52,485 . ..which, passing in at the ears and falling upon the diaphragm... 1032 01:39:52,653 --> 01:39:56,447 . ..excites a titillary motion in those parts. . . 1033 01:39:56,615 --> 01:39:57,907 [BOTH LAUGHlNG] 1034 01:39:58,075 --> 01:40:02,578 . ..and this, being conveyed by the animal spirits into the muscles of the face.. . 1035 01:40:02,746 --> 01:40:05,081 . ..raises the cockles of the heart." 1036 01:40:07,251 --> 01:40:09,752 All right, then. ls everyone ready? 1037 01:40:09,920 --> 01:40:12,255 -Sure, why not? -Yes, sir. 1038 01:40:12,423 --> 01:40:14,590 Counties of England. 1039 01:40:14,758 --> 01:40:18,219 Who has the most dogs? 1040 01:40:22,725 --> 01:40:24,267 Bark-shire. 1041 01:40:24,435 --> 01:40:27,061 -Ha, ha. -Well done. 1042 01:40:27,771 --> 01:40:30,356 And from where did the first hermaphrodites come from? 1043 01:40:32,026 --> 01:40:34,736 Oh. Um, Middlesex. 1044 01:40:35,863 --> 01:40:39,157 Yeah. And from whence the first circus tumblers came? 1045 01:40:40,951 --> 01:40:42,952 Circus tumblers? 1046 01:40:45,456 --> 01:40:50,835 Somerset. 1047 01:40:51,003 --> 01:40:52,837 -Oh, Lord. -Somerset. 1048 01:40:54,006 --> 01:40:56,466 Well, l can see you've all learned rule number six: 1049 01:40:56,633 --> 01:40:59,719 Never speak well of another punster and never laugh at his puns. 1050 01:41:00,137 --> 01:41:01,387 [LAUGH lNG] 1051 01:41:01,805 --> 01:41:02,889 Somerset. 1052 01:41:05,809 --> 01:41:07,894 The Rebel sharpshooters was in the house. 1053 01:41:08,062 --> 01:41:10,980 That's what made them Yankees shell it so. 1054 01:41:11,482 --> 01:41:14,150 -Where was this? -Outside Winchester. 1055 01:41:14,318 --> 01:41:18,863 Them Yankees been through that town more times than there is flies on a mule. 1056 01:41:19,073 --> 01:41:20,490 Mm. 1057 01:41:20,824 --> 01:41:22,200 Where's your master now? 1058 01:41:23,827 --> 01:41:25,661 l ain't got no master no more. 1059 01:41:25,829 --> 01:41:27,580 Now he my boss. 1060 01:41:28,165 --> 01:41:31,501 See, l was sold at auction over in Fredericksburg once... 1061 01:41:31,668 --> 01:41:34,879 . ..and he bought me for $1 200. 1062 01:41:35,589 --> 01:41:39,008 Then the war come, that didn't set right with him... 1063 01:41:39,176 --> 01:41:41,052 . ..so he gave me my freedom papers. 1064 01:41:42,179 --> 01:41:44,514 Now he pays me wages. 1065 01:41:44,932 --> 01:41:47,725 -No, sir. -Thirty dollars a month. 1066 01:41:48,227 --> 01:41:49,268 What he pay you for? 1067 01:41:50,104 --> 01:41:52,939 l can do anything l turn my hands to. 1068 01:41:53,232 --> 01:41:55,691 Then them Yankees come and burned down his house... 1069 01:41:55,859 --> 01:41:59,028 . ..and the next thing you know, the man who's paying me wages. .. 1070 01:41:59,196 --> 01:42:03,407 . ..is in the Confederate Army. And so am l. 1071 01:42:04,368 --> 01:42:05,743 [BOTH LAUGHlNG] 1072 01:42:07,454 --> 01:42:10,373 -Man, that's good! -Let's do this thing right here. 1073 01:42:10,791 --> 01:42:13,501 Hey, come on. Check it. 1074 01:42:24,346 --> 01:42:26,139 No, no, no. Gentlemen. 1075 01:42:26,682 --> 01:42:28,307 Stay where you are. 1076 01:42:28,976 --> 01:42:30,685 Greetings. 1077 01:42:31,728 --> 01:42:33,271 General. 1078 01:42:33,689 --> 01:42:36,232 [SPEAKlNG lN FORElGN LANGUAGE] 1079 01:42:37,317 --> 01:42:39,902 How is our fine Prussian officer this evening? 1080 01:42:40,070 --> 01:42:43,281 l would've thought General Stuart would've had you at least. . . 1081 01:42:43,448 --> 01:42:45,366 . ..20 miles behind enemy lines... 1082 01:42:45,534 --> 01:42:48,411 . ..creating havoc and bewilderment in Washington. 1083 01:42:48,912 --> 01:42:50,246 [LAUGH lNG] 1084 01:42:50,664 --> 01:42:53,791 l would certainly prefer such a mission. 1085 01:42:54,418 --> 01:42:56,169 But tonight. . . 1086 01:42:57,045 --> 01:43:01,549 . ..tonight, general, l come bringing you a present. 1087 01:43:02,426 --> 01:43:04,260 General Jackson.. . 1088 01:43:04,428 --> 01:43:08,055 . .. l am greatly pleased to bring this present from General Stuart. 1089 01:43:09,099 --> 01:43:15,188 The general has gone to great lengths to secure for you this. 1090 01:43:16,940 --> 01:43:19,775 Would you like for me to open that for you, sir? 1091 01:43:21,111 --> 01:43:22,612 Thank you. 1092 01:43:33,624 --> 01:43:34,957 General. 1093 01:43:36,460 --> 01:43:38,961 This is some fine material. Look here. 1094 01:43:40,297 --> 01:43:42,131 That's gold braid. 1095 01:43:47,804 --> 01:43:51,849 You may tell General Stuart that l deeply appreciate this gift. 1096 01:43:52,017 --> 01:43:54,268 Please assure the general... 1097 01:43:54,436 --> 01:43:57,021 . .. l will treat it with the utmost of care.. . 1098 01:43:57,648 --> 01:44:00,107 . ..and see that no harm comes to it. 1099 01:44:06,156 --> 01:44:09,617 Mr. Pendleton, will you kindly place that uniform in my tent. 1100 01:44:09,952 --> 01:44:12,954 -And keep it neatly folded. -Sir. 1101 01:44:13,121 --> 01:44:15,164 No, general, no. 1102 01:44:16,208 --> 01:44:18,167 You do not understand. 1103 01:44:18,710 --> 01:44:22,296 General Stuart was most insistent. 1104 01:44:23,632 --> 01:44:27,301 He says now that you are a leutnant general... 1105 01:44:28,136 --> 01:44:30,930 . ..corps commander, you deserve a new uniform. 1106 01:44:31,223 --> 01:44:34,016 He was most insistent you try it on. 1107 01:44:34,559 --> 01:44:38,187 He will certainly ask, "How was the fit?" 1108 01:44:40,023 --> 01:44:42,441 Please, general. 1109 01:44:43,485 --> 01:44:44,735 Try it on. 1110 01:45:13,890 --> 01:45:15,141 [CHUCKLES] 1111 01:45:15,392 --> 01:45:19,562 General, that's some mighty fine coat. Ha, ha. 1112 01:45:19,730 --> 01:45:21,022 [ALL CHUCKLlNG] 1113 01:45:28,780 --> 01:45:30,239 [SOLDlERS SHOUTlNG] 1114 01:46:04,191 --> 01:46:07,568 That is the sweetest music l ever heard. 1115 01:46:27,631 --> 01:46:29,715 Ah, gentlemen. 1116 01:46:30,300 --> 01:46:31,884 Excuse us, General Burnside... 1117 01:46:32,052 --> 01:46:35,054 . ..General Hancock has information you may find useful. 1118 01:46:35,222 --> 01:46:38,974 Yes, General Hancock, a pleasure. Sumner, come. 1119 01:46:39,142 --> 01:46:40,559 We have visitors. 1120 01:46:40,727 --> 01:46:45,022 Sir, General Hancock reports the river can be forded the short way upstream. 1121 01:46:45,190 --> 01:46:50,736 There'll be no difficulty crossing. With your permission, we can move right away. 1122 01:46:50,904 --> 01:46:54,198 General Hancock, l appreciate your efforts at reconnaissance... 1123 01:46:54,366 --> 01:46:57,993 . ..but this possibility has been considered and rejected. 1124 01:46:58,161 --> 01:47:00,037 The pontoons will be here any time. 1125 01:47:00,205 --> 01:47:03,749 We'll cross with not only the men but also the wagons and supplies. 1126 01:47:03,917 --> 01:47:07,753 lt would be foolhardy to send the men without the wagons, the big guns-- 1127 01:47:07,921 --> 01:47:10,339 Excuse me, am l correct in my observation... 1128 01:47:10,507 --> 01:47:13,759 . ..that there's little force opposing us across the river? 1129 01:47:13,927 --> 01:47:15,594 Yes, you're absolutely correct. 1130 01:47:15,762 --> 01:47:18,347 For once we seem to have caught Lee by surprise. 1131 01:47:18,515 --> 01:47:23,686 Then, sir, if l may suggest, isn't it possible Lee is moving this way? 1132 01:47:24,354 --> 01:47:28,816 Certainly he's aware of our intentions. lf we could occupy the town with infantry... 1133 01:47:28,984 --> 01:47:32,528 . ..it would make our job much easier when the bridges do arrive. 1134 01:47:32,696 --> 01:47:36,365 Yes, but that's risky. Those men could be cut off. ln this weather? 1135 01:47:36,533 --> 01:47:40,202 lt snows one day, melts the next. The river could rise unexpectedly. 1136 01:47:40,370 --> 01:47:45,166 lt will be best, l assure you, if we wait until the entire Army can cross together. 1137 01:47:45,333 --> 01:47:48,210 General Burnside, if we don't cross the river soon... 1138 01:47:48,378 --> 01:47:51,213 . ..General Lee will make every effort to stop us. 1139 01:47:51,798 --> 01:47:54,550 He will not let us move toward Richmond unopposed. 1140 01:47:54,718 --> 01:47:56,886 Where are General Jackson's forces now? 1141 01:47:57,053 --> 01:47:59,638 Shouldn't we attempt to occupy Fredericksburg. . . 1142 01:47:59,806 --> 01:48:04,310 . ..and possibly the Heights beyond now, while we have it for the taking? 1143 01:48:04,478 --> 01:48:10,024 Please allow me, sir, to at least send General Hancock's division across the river. 1144 01:48:10,192 --> 01:48:13,235 Surely they can carry enough supplies with them... 1145 01:48:13,403 --> 01:48:18,657 . ..and the artillery from this side can protect them against any advance by Lee. 1146 01:48:20,494 --> 01:48:26,916 Gentlemen, we will cross this river when the bridges arrive and not before. 1147 01:48:27,083 --> 01:48:30,711 l do not have the luxury of deviating from the larger plan. 1148 01:48:30,879 --> 01:48:34,089 The president approved my strategy, and l shall stick to it. 1149 01:48:34,257 --> 01:48:40,012 Once this Army is across the river, we will advance on Richmond in force. 1150 01:48:41,515 --> 01:48:43,599 We must not allow him. .. 1151 01:48:43,767 --> 01:48:48,354 . ..the luxury of attacking us as divided and separated units as he's done in the past. 1152 01:48:48,522 --> 01:48:51,941 And l will not make the same mistake as my predecessors. 1153 01:48:52,108 --> 01:48:55,027 So no, General Hancock. 1154 01:48:55,195 --> 01:48:58,572 You will stay on this side until the pontoons are in place. . . 1155 01:48:58,740 --> 01:49:02,368 . ..and the entire Army crosses together. 1156 01:49:02,536 --> 01:49:06,747 An irresistible, impregnable force. 1157 01:49:13,547 --> 01:49:17,800 TAYLOR: Did you know George Washington spent his boyhood not far from here? 1158 01:49:18,385 --> 01:49:22,388 And across that river, he's supposed to have thrown that silver dollar... 1159 01:49:22,556 --> 01:49:25,474 . ..and cut down that cherry tree. 1160 01:49:25,892 --> 01:49:30,813 That may be so, Mr. Taylor, but it has an even greater significance for me. 1161 01:49:31,064 --> 01:49:33,399 lt's where l met my wife. 1162 01:49:33,567 --> 01:49:37,361 That's something these Yankees do not understand, will never understand. 1163 01:49:37,988 --> 01:49:41,323 You see these rivers and valleys and streams... 1164 01:49:41,491 --> 01:49:44,159 . ..and fields, even towns? 1165 01:49:44,327 --> 01:49:48,998 They're just markings on a map to those people in the war office in Washington. 1166 01:49:49,165 --> 01:49:54,503 But to us, my goodness, they're birthplaces and burial grounds. 1167 01:49:54,671 --> 01:49:57,590 They're battlefields where our ancestors fought... 1168 01:49:57,757 --> 01:50:01,302 . ..places where you and l learned to walk, to talk and to pray. 1169 01:50:01,511 --> 01:50:07,182 Places where we made friendships and, oh, yes, fell in love. 1170 01:50:08,435 --> 01:50:13,522 And they're the incarnation of all our memories, Mr. Taylor. . . 1171 01:50:15,066 --> 01:50:17,610 . ..and all that we are. 1172 01:50:18,445 --> 01:50:20,946 All that we are. 1173 01:50:53,563 --> 01:50:57,566 -What place is this? -Chancellor's Crossing. 1174 01:50:57,734 --> 01:51:01,153 We're another two hours or so from Fredericksburg. 1175 01:51:01,821 --> 01:51:04,323 We'll rest here for a short time. 1176 01:51:04,491 --> 01:51:07,910 Yes, sir. l'll see what the good folks can provide. 1177 01:51:16,753 --> 01:51:20,506 The general be fixing to eat something warm? 1178 01:51:20,674 --> 01:51:22,424 No, no, Jim. 1179 01:51:22,592 --> 01:51:25,844 We gotta ride on straight through to General Lee. 1180 01:51:26,012 --> 01:51:29,014 Don't want to get all warmed up just to feel the cold all over again. 1181 01:51:29,182 --> 01:51:30,432 [CHUCKLES] 1182 01:51:31,601 --> 01:51:34,019 You never seem to mind the cold much. 1183 01:51:34,187 --> 01:51:38,691 Oh. l minds it. l just don't shows it. 1184 01:51:40,276 --> 01:51:43,779 Now, Little Sorrel, l know this corn look poorly... 1185 01:51:43,947 --> 01:51:47,616 . ..but it sure beats no corn at all. 1186 01:51:55,041 --> 01:51:58,210 You heard from your family lately? 1187 01:51:59,045 --> 01:52:02,381 Ain't heared much for some time. 1188 01:52:02,549 --> 01:52:07,136 Yankee mail used to move quicker than Secesh mail. 1189 01:52:10,640 --> 01:52:16,729 Lord, from where you sit you can see the great distance... 1190 01:52:16,896 --> 01:52:20,315 . ..that separates our Southern men from their wives and children. 1191 01:52:20,984 --> 01:52:24,570 We pray that you watch over our families. 1192 01:52:25,989 --> 01:52:29,241 Lord, l ask you to watch over Jim Lewis' family... 1193 01:52:29,409 --> 01:52:33,328 . ..over his friends, his loved ones, wherever they may be. 1194 01:52:33,496 --> 01:52:38,083 Lord, l know you sees into the hearts of all men... 1195 01:52:38,251 --> 01:52:41,170 . ..just like you sees into the heart of old Jim Lewis. 1196 01:52:43,423 --> 01:52:48,677 And, Lord, l know there's no lying or deceitfulness. . . 1197 01:52:48,845 --> 01:52:50,846 . ..can hide from you. 1198 01:52:51,765 --> 01:52:52,931 You find the truth. .. 1199 01:52:53,099 --> 01:52:59,521 . ..in the bottom of the deepest pit of darkness. 1200 01:52:59,689 --> 01:53:04,651 There be no hiding from your truth and your ever-watchful eye. 1201 01:53:05,278 --> 01:53:07,112 Amen. 1202 01:53:07,280 --> 01:53:08,864 How is it, Lord? 1203 01:53:09,949 --> 01:53:14,119 Can you explain something to this old Virginia man? 1204 01:53:14,788 --> 01:53:19,041 How is it a good Christian man. . . 1205 01:53:19,209 --> 01:53:21,293 . ..like some folks l know... 1206 01:53:21,461 --> 01:53:25,339 . ..can tolerate their black brothers in bondage? 1207 01:53:26,132 --> 01:53:30,052 How is it, Lord, they don't just... 1208 01:53:30,720 --> 01:53:33,639 . ..break them chains? 1209 01:53:34,808 --> 01:53:37,392 How is it, Lord? 1210 01:53:37,560 --> 01:53:42,064 My heart is open and aching. 1211 01:53:42,232 --> 01:53:44,024 And l wants to know. 1212 01:53:49,739 --> 01:53:51,824 Lord, speak to us. 1213 01:53:51,991 --> 01:53:53,242 Speak to your children. 1214 01:53:53,409 --> 01:53:59,164 Speak to Jim Lewis and Thomas Jackson, your humble and obedient servants. 1215 01:53:59,332 --> 01:54:01,917 Speak to all of us. 1216 01:54:02,335 --> 01:54:05,170 Our hearts are open. 1217 01:54:05,839 --> 01:54:08,257 Lord, you show us the way, we will follow. 1218 01:54:13,847 --> 01:54:18,934 Amen. 1219 01:54:25,692 --> 01:54:27,025 [SlGHS] 1220 01:54:30,530 --> 01:54:32,948 -Jim? -Yeah. 1221 01:54:34,784 --> 01:54:36,660 What is the status of your family? 1222 01:54:37,120 --> 01:54:40,873 About half is free, half slave. 1223 01:54:41,040 --> 01:54:44,877 That's counting all the cousins and such. 1224 01:54:45,545 --> 01:54:48,714 You must know that there are some officers in this Army. . . 1225 01:54:48,882 --> 01:54:51,383 . ..who are of the opinion that... 1226 01:54:51,551 --> 01:54:55,470 . ..we should be enlisting Negroes as a condition for freedom. 1227 01:54:56,472 --> 01:54:58,849 That's what they says around the camp. 1228 01:54:59,017 --> 01:55:03,854 Your people will be free, one way or another. 1229 01:55:04,022 --> 01:55:07,024 The question is, if the Southern government will have. . . 1230 01:55:07,191 --> 01:55:10,485 . ..the good sense to do it first and soon. 1231 01:55:10,653 --> 01:55:14,531 And in so doing seal a bond of enduring friendship between us. 1232 01:55:17,493 --> 01:55:20,495 That's what they says, general. 1233 01:55:21,664 --> 01:55:25,000 God's plan is a great mystery. 1234 01:55:25,543 --> 01:55:28,670 lt will be revealed to us. 1235 01:55:37,722 --> 01:55:41,016 That's all the fodder you get tonight. 1236 01:55:41,184 --> 01:55:45,354 We's going to a country where there's nothing more for an animal to eat... 1237 01:55:45,521 --> 01:55:49,691 . ..than there is what's in the palm of my hand. Ha, ha. 1238 01:56:01,829 --> 01:56:04,581 General Lee, fine day, sir. 1239 01:56:04,749 --> 01:56:08,752 We got batteries all along that hill, covering our front to the river. 1240 01:56:08,920 --> 01:56:10,420 Strong anchor on the north. 1241 01:56:10,588 --> 01:56:13,840 Tomorrow, guns will be positioned in those trees to the south. 1242 01:56:14,092 --> 01:56:18,053 We'll be able to cover the entire open ground, all of it. 1243 01:56:18,221 --> 01:56:22,766 General, they gonna come at us here? 1244 01:56:22,934 --> 01:56:25,268 Colonel Alexander... 1245 01:56:25,436 --> 01:56:29,481 . ..Federal troops amassed across that river are watching us prepare for them. 1246 01:56:29,649 --> 01:56:32,317 lf l were General Burnside, l wouldn't attack here. 1247 01:56:32,485 --> 01:56:35,612 l'd move back upstream, come across from above us. 1248 01:56:35,780 --> 01:56:38,573 Burnside is not a man with the luxury of flexibility. 1249 01:56:38,741 --> 01:56:42,119 He's being pushed from behind by loud voices in Washington. . . 1250 01:56:42,286 --> 01:56:45,747 . ..by newspapers who demand quick action. 1251 01:56:45,915 --> 01:56:49,251 But we're here, and so he will attack us here. 1252 01:56:49,419 --> 01:56:52,004 We got batteries pointing from all angles. 1253 01:56:52,171 --> 01:56:54,673 They cross that canal, that'll slow them down. 1254 01:56:55,258 --> 01:56:57,426 We shall hit them from all sides. 1255 01:56:57,593 --> 01:57:00,470 No, sir, a chicken couldn't live on that field. 1256 01:57:05,601 --> 01:57:07,227 General Lee, sir. 1257 01:57:07,437 --> 01:57:09,187 General Jackson sends his respects. . . 1258 01:57:09,355 --> 01:57:12,941 . ..and advises his corps will deploy to the south of this position. . . 1259 01:57:13,109 --> 01:57:14,901 . ..by tomorrow, as you instructed. 1260 01:57:16,154 --> 01:57:18,113 Well, what are his men made of? 1261 01:57:18,281 --> 01:57:20,240 He's 1 50 miles away. 1262 01:57:20,491 --> 01:57:23,160 To General Jackson, dawn begins the minute after midnight. 1263 01:57:25,788 --> 01:57:29,541 General Hood, l've often wondered how it is that.. . 1264 01:57:29,709 --> 01:57:34,463 . ..Texas men, the most independent-minded in this Army of irascibles. . . 1265 01:57:34,630 --> 01:57:37,299 . ..have agreed to serve under a Kentuckian. 1266 01:57:37,467 --> 01:57:40,469 l have often wondered the same. 1267 01:57:41,220 --> 01:57:46,808 General Gregg, have you settled your differences with General Jackson? 1268 01:57:47,060 --> 01:57:50,228 No, General Hill, l have not. 1269 01:57:50,730 --> 01:57:52,898 Have you? 1270 01:57:54,400 --> 01:57:56,735 No, sir. 1271 01:57:59,530 --> 01:58:01,573 JACKSON: Tell me, general... 1272 01:58:02,283 --> 01:58:06,244 . ..do you expect to live until the end of this war? 1273 01:58:06,621 --> 01:58:11,249 Oh. l do not know. . . 1274 01:58:12,752 --> 01:58:15,087 . ..but l'm inclined to think l will. 1275 01:58:15,254 --> 01:58:17,631 l expect l will be wounded. 1276 01:58:18,841 --> 01:58:21,259 And you, general? 1277 01:58:22,428 --> 01:58:26,681 l do not expect to live to see the end of this war. 1278 01:58:27,433 --> 01:58:32,354 Nor can l say that without victory l would desire to do so. 1279 01:58:36,359 --> 01:58:40,028 -Get up. -Get up. 1280 01:58:47,537 --> 01:58:49,788 Sir? 1281 01:58:50,289 --> 01:58:53,834 Yes, Mr. Pendleton, you may enter. 1282 01:58:54,001 --> 01:58:57,546 Forgive me, general. There's a letter for you. 1283 01:58:57,713 --> 01:59:03,385 Courier was running a little slow today, but l thought you'd want to see it. 1284 01:59:04,470 --> 01:59:05,887 Yes, thank you. 1285 01:59:07,056 --> 01:59:09,474 Good night, sir. 1286 01:59:45,261 --> 01:59:47,012 ANNA: My own dear father: 1287 01:59:48,347 --> 01:59:52,350 As my mother's letter has been cut short by my arrival... 1288 01:59:52,518 --> 01:59:55,604 ...l think it but justice that I should continue it. 1289 01:59:56,439 --> 01:59:59,608 l know that you are rejoiced to hear of my coming. 1290 01:59:59,775 --> 02:00:04,029 And l hope that God has sent me to radiate your pathway through life. 1291 02:00:05,281 --> 02:00:08,116 l am a very tiny little thing. 1292 02:00:08,284 --> 02:00:10,535 l weigh only eight and a half pounds... 1293 02:00:10,703 --> 02:00:16,208 ...and Aunt Harriet says l am the express image of my darling papa. 1294 02:00:16,375 --> 02:00:19,544 My mother is very comfortable this morning. 1295 02:00:20,463 --> 02:00:24,382 Your loving daughter. 1296 02:00:31,140 --> 02:00:33,725 Thank you, Lord. 1297 02:00:33,893 --> 02:00:36,478 Thank you. 1298 02:00:36,729 --> 02:00:38,563 Thank you, thank you. 1299 02:00:39,232 --> 02:00:42,567 They've occupied all the buildings along the riverfront. 1300 02:00:42,735 --> 02:00:46,321 We will be lining up those pontoon bridges through a hail of lead. 1301 02:00:46,822 --> 02:00:50,659 Once across, the Rebs are sure to make us pay for every block. 1302 02:00:50,826 --> 02:00:54,329 Beyond the town is the canal which cuts across this open field.. . 1303 02:00:54,497 --> 02:00:58,833 . ..a field we'll have to cross to reach their entrenchments on Marye's Heights. .. 1304 02:00:59,001 --> 02:01:02,671 . ..another difficult obstacle in the face of artillery fire. 1305 02:01:02,838 --> 02:01:05,590 Down to our left we could burst through.. . 1306 02:01:05,758 --> 02:01:11,179 . ..turn Jackson's lines, push him back, trap Longstreet on top of the hill.. . 1307 02:01:11,347 --> 02:01:12,973 . ..surround him. 1308 02:01:15,268 --> 02:01:16,685 lt's possible. 1309 02:01:17,937 --> 02:01:20,939 Turn Jackson's lines? 1310 02:01:21,607 --> 02:01:24,442 No, general, we'll meet them head on. 1311 02:01:24,610 --> 02:01:27,112 And it will be a bloody mess. 1312 02:01:27,280 --> 02:01:29,197 We'll march up to that hill there. .. 1313 02:01:29,365 --> 02:01:34,286 . ..and we'll eat their artillery fire all the way across this field. 1314 02:01:41,794 --> 02:01:44,713 We'll be able to look at ourselves and say: 1315 02:01:44,880 --> 02:01:47,716 "We're good soldiers. We did what we were told." 1316 02:01:47,883 --> 02:01:52,637 lf we're not successful, we can say it was a good plan, but there were contingencies. 1317 02:01:52,805 --> 02:01:54,723 You can go back to your hometown... 1318 02:01:54,890 --> 02:01:58,977 . ..and tell the families of your men they died doing their duty. 1319 02:01:59,812 --> 02:02:03,315 The Rebs have fortified the high ground up the river. 1320 02:02:03,482 --> 02:02:07,736 And anyway, there are strong currents and obstacles to a crossing there. 1321 02:02:07,903 --> 02:02:10,238 Below Fredericksburg, the river is too wide. 1322 02:02:10,406 --> 02:02:13,408 And our earliest forces are clear down to Port Royal. 1323 02:02:13,826 --> 02:02:17,746 Fredericksburg is now the only place we can cross. 1324 02:02:17,913 --> 02:02:23,501 lf Burnside doesn't cross here, he might as well resign. 1325 02:02:25,963 --> 02:02:30,842 That wily gray fox has outmaneuvered our command again. 1326 02:02:31,177 --> 02:02:34,429 And there's going to be hell to pay. 1327 02:03:03,125 --> 02:03:04,501 MAN: Hurry up! Let's go! 1328 02:03:07,046 --> 02:03:08,630 BARKSDALE: Pick your targets, boys! 1329 02:03:09,298 --> 02:03:11,174 Commence firing! 1330 02:03:45,501 --> 02:03:46,835 [SOLDlERS SHOUTlNG] 1331 02:03:53,551 --> 02:03:57,762 Them Yankees is coming, sure as Jesus. They got two pontoons across that river. 1332 02:03:57,930 --> 02:04:00,432 We got to get you and them children out of here. 1333 02:04:00,599 --> 02:04:04,185 Stop fussing with me. Get your family ready. We'll leave together. 1334 02:04:04,353 --> 02:04:07,856 Miss Jane, us done talked this over, and we decided to stay here.. . 1335 02:04:08,023 --> 02:04:10,608 . ..and look after the house. No use saying no more. 1336 02:04:10,776 --> 02:04:13,945 Martha, l won't leave you to the mercy of those blue devils. 1337 02:04:14,113 --> 02:04:17,615 Miss Jane, you know they ain't gonna be bothering us colored folks. 1338 02:04:17,783 --> 02:04:22,287 lf we go with you, there won't be any food left in the pantry when we come back. 1339 02:04:22,455 --> 02:04:25,039 And we need to eat, same as you. 1340 02:04:27,960 --> 02:04:31,129 -Pastor Lacy, we must run to our lines. LACY: There's no time. 1341 02:04:31,297 --> 02:04:33,756 The streets are raining iron. To the basement. 1342 02:04:35,176 --> 02:04:36,426 [SHOUTS] 1343 02:04:50,816 --> 02:04:53,568 Anybody hurt? 1344 02:04:53,736 --> 02:04:55,987 Sam? 1345 02:04:58,741 --> 02:05:00,909 Easy. 1346 02:05:03,496 --> 02:05:05,330 Sam! 1347 02:05:05,498 --> 02:05:08,249 Can you get up? Easy! Easy! 1348 02:05:39,573 --> 02:05:40,949 Fall back, Mississippi! 1349 02:05:42,618 --> 02:05:44,077 Fall back! 1350 02:05:45,663 --> 02:05:47,038 [KNOCKlNG ON DOOR] 1351 02:05:47,790 --> 02:05:49,541 JOHN: Mother? Are you here? 1352 02:05:49,708 --> 02:05:52,377 Oh, praise be! lt's Master John! 1353 02:05:52,545 --> 02:05:55,922 -We're down here in the cellar! JOHN: The door is blocked! 1354 02:05:56,382 --> 02:05:59,217 l'll go around to the side! 1355 02:06:03,389 --> 02:06:07,475 Children, y'all stay right here. Mama'll be back. 1356 02:06:07,851 --> 02:06:10,478 Come out! There's an ambulance out front. 1357 02:06:10,646 --> 02:06:12,814 The enemy is crossing the river. Hurry! 1358 02:06:33,002 --> 02:06:37,839 -No! Martha, l won't leave without you. -l done told you, l'm staying. 1359 02:06:38,007 --> 02:06:40,341 Off with you then. 1360 02:06:42,177 --> 02:06:45,096 Come on, Martha. 1361 02:06:45,264 --> 02:06:47,890 Stay in the basement! 1362 02:06:48,559 --> 02:06:49,892 Hyah. 1363 02:08:38,877 --> 02:08:40,128 [SHOUTlNG] 1364 02:08:53,809 --> 02:08:55,476 Get the bayonets! 1365 02:09:40,189 --> 02:09:42,273 May God be with them. 1366 02:09:42,441 --> 02:09:46,944 May he strengthen their hearts and their arms for the coming struggle. 1367 02:09:47,112 --> 02:09:49,822 Give them the victory. 1368 02:09:53,494 --> 02:09:54,911 [CHATTERlNG] 1369 02:10:04,713 --> 02:10:08,466 Can l be of service to you fine Northern gentlemen? 1370 02:10:08,634 --> 02:10:10,718 ls this your master's place? 1371 02:10:10,886 --> 02:10:12,386 This is my place. 1372 02:10:15,808 --> 02:10:16,891 Children! 1373 02:10:25,275 --> 02:10:27,151 Sorry to have to bother you, ma'am. 1374 02:10:27,319 --> 02:10:29,821 Come on, let's go. 1375 02:10:31,156 --> 02:10:33,908 Go back inside. Hurry up. 1376 02:10:40,290 --> 02:10:44,460 Put a stop to this at once! Where are the officers? 1377 02:10:44,628 --> 02:10:48,422 Drop that, soldier. Now! 1378 02:10:49,258 --> 02:10:51,843 Get a message to Couch, to Hancock. 1379 02:10:52,010 --> 02:10:57,223 This will not be tolerated! This is an army, not a rabble! 1380 02:11:21,498 --> 02:11:26,252 Well, General Jackson, you are a most gallant sight this morning. 1381 02:11:26,420 --> 02:11:29,964 Thank you, General Stuart, your gift is much appreciated. 1382 02:11:30,132 --> 02:11:33,384 General Longstreet, show us where your troops are positioned. 1383 02:11:33,552 --> 02:11:38,556 Yes, sir. We're anchored on the north by Anderson's division... 1384 02:11:38,724 --> 02:11:41,726 . ..up on the bend in the river and Ransom's division... 1385 02:11:42,060 --> 02:11:45,229 . ..along and below the ridge of Marye's Heights... 1386 02:11:45,397 --> 02:11:50,318 . ..with Cobb's brigade dug in down on the road behind that stone wall. 1387 02:11:50,485 --> 02:11:53,487 Now, to their right, is General McLaws... 1388 02:11:53,655 --> 02:11:58,492 . ..and further down in the woods and to the right, Pickett and Hood. 1389 02:11:58,660 --> 02:12:00,828 General Hood is my right flank. 1390 02:12:01,580 --> 02:12:06,500 He's connected in those heavy trees over there with General Jackson's left. 1391 02:12:06,668 --> 02:12:09,754 Up here on the Heights, we have the Washington artillery. .. 1392 02:12:09,922 --> 02:12:13,090 . ..Colonel Alexander's batteries and support. 1393 02:12:13,258 --> 02:12:15,384 lt's a strong line, general. 1394 02:12:15,552 --> 02:12:16,594 Very well. 1395 02:12:17,095 --> 02:12:20,014 General Jackson, would you please extend the line for us? 1396 02:12:20,182 --> 02:12:25,269 Um, General A.P. Hill is on the left, adjoining General Hood. 1397 02:12:25,437 --> 02:12:28,940 Position is supported by General Taliaferro and General Early. 1398 02:12:29,107 --> 02:12:32,443 Now to the right flank and behind is D.H. Hill. 1399 02:12:32,694 --> 02:12:36,030 We've built a road behind our lines running the entire length. 1400 02:12:36,198 --> 02:12:38,908 We can move troops as is necessary. 1401 02:12:39,076 --> 02:12:42,286 lf the enemy penetrates our lines at any point... 1402 02:12:42,454 --> 02:12:46,415 . ..the reserves, Taliaferro and Early, can move rapidly to a new position. 1403 02:12:46,583 --> 02:12:48,834 lf the enemy attempts to cut our center. .. 1404 02:12:49,002 --> 02:12:52,546 . ..or if General Pickett is pressed, we can change positions, sir. 1405 02:12:53,048 --> 02:12:54,632 Good, very good. 1406 02:12:54,800 --> 02:12:58,636 General Stuart, are you in a strong position for protecting. . . 1407 02:12:58,804 --> 02:13:00,262 . ..General Jackson's flank? 1408 02:13:00,430 --> 02:13:01,472 STUART: Oh, yes, sir. 1409 02:13:01,640 --> 02:13:05,226 We're covering the enemy from the river, as far out as our own lines. 1410 02:13:05,394 --> 02:13:10,022 lf the Yankees move down river or threaten to turn General Jackson's line. .. 1411 02:13:10,482 --> 02:13:13,317 . ..we can block their advance until the line is moved. 1412 02:13:13,485 --> 02:13:18,739 Very well. Gentlemen, these deployments are sound. 1413 02:13:20,909 --> 02:13:22,994 The rest is in God's hands. 1414 02:13:23,161 --> 02:13:25,705 BOTH: Amen. 1415 02:13:32,921 --> 02:13:35,339 CHAMBERLAlN: ln the Roman civil war... 1416 02:13:36,008 --> 02:13:38,884 ...Julius Caesar knew he had to march on Rome itself... 1417 02:13:39,052 --> 02:13:41,846 ...which no legion was permitted to do. 1418 02:13:42,014 --> 02:13:46,600 Marcus Lucanus left us a chronicle of what happened. 1419 02:13:48,437 --> 02:13:51,689 How swiftly Caesar had surmounted the icy Alps... 1420 02:13:51,857 --> 02:13:56,944 ...and in his mind conceived immense upheavals, coming war. 1421 02:13:57,112 --> 02:14:01,282 When he reached the little Rubicon, clearly through the murky night... 1422 02:14:01,450 --> 02:14:05,453 ...appeared a mighty image of his country in distress... 1423 02:14:06,288 --> 02:14:08,873 . ..grief in her face. .. 1424 02:14:09,041 --> 02:14:13,127 . ..her white hair streaming from her tower-crowned head. 1425 02:14:13,295 --> 02:14:18,549 With tresses torn and shoulders bare, she stood before him and sighing, said: 1426 02:14:18,717 --> 02:14:23,471 "Where further do you march? Where do you take my standards, warriors? 1427 02:14:23,638 --> 02:14:28,601 lf lawfully you come, if as citizens, this far only is allowed." 1428 02:14:29,227 --> 02:14:32,730 Trembling struck his limbs. 1429 02:14:32,898 --> 02:14:37,318 And weakness checked his progress, holding his feet at the river's edge. 1430 02:14:37,486 --> 02:14:38,944 At last he speaks. 1431 02:14:39,321 --> 02:14:41,655 Oh, thunderer. . . 1432 02:14:41,823 --> 02:14:46,660 . ..surveying great Rome's walls from the Tarpeian rock. 1433 02:14:46,828 --> 02:14:48,996 Oh, Phrygian, house gods of lulus. . . 1434 02:14:49,164 --> 02:14:52,833 . ..clan and mysteries of Quirinus who was carried off to heaven. 1435 02:14:53,085 --> 02:14:58,005 Oh, Jupiter of Latium, seated in lofty Alba and hearths of Vesta. 1436 02:14:58,173 --> 02:15:03,385 Oh, Rome, equal to the highest deity, favor my plans. 1437 02:15:03,595 --> 02:15:06,597 Not with impious weapons do l pursue you. 1438 02:15:06,765 --> 02:15:09,683 Here am l, Caesar... 1439 02:15:09,851 --> 02:15:13,687 ...conqueror of land and sea, your own soldier everywhere... 1440 02:15:13,855 --> 02:15:17,274 ...now too if l am permitted. 1441 02:15:17,692 --> 02:15:22,613 The man who makes me your enemy, it is he will be the guilty one. 1442 02:15:23,532 --> 02:15:27,952 He broke the barriers of war and through the swollen river... 1443 02:15:28,120 --> 02:15:31,372 ...swiftly took his standards. 1444 02:15:31,540 --> 02:15:35,209 When Caesar crossed the flood and reached the opposite bank... 1445 02:15:35,377 --> 02:15:40,089 ...from Hesperia's forbidden fields, he took his stand and said: 1446 02:15:40,382 --> 02:15:44,802 "Here, l abandoned peace and desecrated law. 1447 02:15:44,970 --> 02:15:47,888 Fortune, it is you l follow. 1448 02:15:48,056 --> 02:15:53,394 Farewell to treaties. From now on, war is our judge." 1449 02:16:00,402 --> 02:16:03,404 Hail Caesar. 1450 02:16:03,572 --> 02:16:07,324 We who are about to die salute you. 1451 02:16:29,431 --> 02:16:33,601 General Zook! Move your brigade forward! 1452 02:16:33,768 --> 02:16:37,771 SOLDlER: Double quick, forward march! 1453 02:16:47,616 --> 02:16:49,200 [BAND PLAYlNG lRlSH JlG] 1454 02:17:10,764 --> 02:17:12,139 [MARCHlNG BAND PLAYlNG UPBEAT MUSlC] 1455 02:17:24,819 --> 02:17:28,864 Steady, boys, steady. You'll soon be forward. 1456 02:17:29,032 --> 02:17:31,158 ls that to be General Meagher's position? 1457 02:17:31,326 --> 02:17:34,495 He's enjoying the privilege of an officer. Protecting the rear. 1458 02:17:34,663 --> 02:17:36,664 He's got a lame knee, for pity's sake. 1459 02:17:36,831 --> 02:17:39,375 Fair enough. Someone's got to keep Burnside company. 1460 02:17:39,542 --> 02:17:41,835 Quiet in the ranks! 1461 02:17:42,003 --> 02:17:45,130 Shoulder arms! 1462 02:18:07,362 --> 02:18:08,946 [SOLDlER PLAYlNG BUGLE] 1463 02:18:20,625 --> 02:18:22,543 Colonel. 1464 02:18:23,253 --> 02:18:24,878 20th Maine to the front. 1465 02:18:27,757 --> 02:18:31,719 Battalion! Shoulder arms! 1466 02:18:31,886 --> 02:18:34,054 SOLDlER: Shoulder arms! 1467 02:18:34,222 --> 02:18:36,974 Left face! 1468 02:18:38,810 --> 02:18:41,103 High-file right... 1469 02:18:41,271 --> 02:18:43,147 . ..march! 1470 02:18:54,617 --> 02:18:59,580 Come on, boys! Show them the cold steel! lrish brigade, move out! 1471 02:18:59,748 --> 02:19:03,917 lrish brigade, at the double-quick. .. 1472 02:19:04,085 --> 02:19:08,255 . ..forward march! 1473 02:19:08,673 --> 02:19:11,258 Front and center! 1474 02:19:19,017 --> 02:19:21,560 Double column, boys! Form up! 1475 02:19:24,481 --> 02:19:25,773 [SOLDlERS SHOUTlNG] 1476 02:19:26,691 --> 02:19:28,859 Forward! 1477 02:19:47,170 --> 02:19:48,212 Keep moving! 1478 02:19:52,258 --> 02:19:56,261 That's the lrish. What are those boys doing fighting in blue? 1479 02:19:56,471 --> 02:19:59,014 Don't they know we're fighting for our independence? 1480 02:19:59,182 --> 02:20:01,892 Did they learn nothing at the hands of the English? 1481 02:20:02,060 --> 02:20:05,479 They're Reb lrishmen. They're our brothers. 1482 02:20:05,688 --> 02:20:08,440 They've been misled to their fates. 1483 02:20:18,827 --> 02:20:21,495 Do your duty! 1484 02:20:33,842 --> 02:20:37,761 Steady, men! Steady! 1485 02:20:54,446 --> 02:20:57,364 Men, do your duty! 1486 02:21:02,662 --> 02:21:05,664 Battalion, halt! 1487 02:21:10,170 --> 02:21:11,837 Ready! 1488 02:21:12,005 --> 02:21:13,547 Aim! 1489 02:21:13,965 --> 02:21:15,048 Fire! 1490 02:21:30,398 --> 02:21:32,232 Load them up, boys, load them up! 1491 02:21:33,902 --> 02:21:35,068 Keep loading, boys! 1492 02:21:37,864 --> 02:21:40,949 Ready! 1493 02:21:41,117 --> 02:21:42,201 Aim! 1494 02:21:42,744 --> 02:21:43,744 Fire! 1495 02:21:46,789 --> 02:21:48,916 Load! Load! Load! 1496 02:21:55,423 --> 02:21:56,590 Ready! 1497 02:21:56,758 --> 02:21:57,799 Aim! 1498 02:21:57,967 --> 02:21:59,593 Fire! 1499 02:22:20,782 --> 02:22:23,283 Fall back! Fall back, men! 1500 02:22:23,493 --> 02:22:25,536 Now move! Move! 1501 02:22:28,706 --> 02:22:30,707 Fall back! Now! 1502 02:22:31,125 --> 02:22:34,545 Go to hell! Go to hell and damnation! 1503 02:22:34,754 --> 02:22:37,172 Move, boys! 1504 02:22:40,802 --> 02:22:43,262 Lie down here! 1505 02:22:43,429 --> 02:22:57,818 Lie down and load! 1506 02:22:58,403 --> 02:22:59,653 Load! 1507 02:23:03,199 --> 02:23:05,617 Load and fire! 1508 02:23:05,994 --> 02:23:07,786 Quickly! 1509 02:23:08,121 --> 02:23:11,623 Blaze away, lads! Do it, boys! 1510 02:23:16,045 --> 02:23:17,254 Fire, boys. 1511 02:23:18,464 --> 02:23:19,756 Fire! 1512 02:23:25,346 --> 02:23:29,308 Keep firing, men! Keep firing! 1513 02:23:29,475 --> 02:23:30,851 [SOLDlERS SHOUTlNG lNDlSTlNCTLY] 1514 02:23:38,818 --> 02:23:39,860 Fall back! 1515 02:23:40,570 --> 02:23:42,154 Fall back, lads! 1516 02:23:42,322 --> 02:23:45,240 Every man for himself! 1517 02:23:52,457 --> 02:23:54,875 Fall back, men! 1518 02:24:02,925 --> 02:24:04,426 [SHOUTlNG] 1519 02:24:09,432 --> 02:24:10,766 [ALL SHOUTlNG] 1520 02:24:44,133 --> 02:24:46,927 -Caldwell's brigade, forward! Now! -Yes, sir! 1521 02:24:47,261 --> 02:24:50,514 At the double-quick! March! 1522 02:24:50,682 --> 02:24:52,099 [SOLDlER PLAYlNG DRUM] 1523 02:25:02,318 --> 02:25:05,946 -General Armistead. -Afternoon, General Pickett. 1524 02:25:06,114 --> 02:25:11,618 -See that last charge by Meagher's brigade? -Those fellas deserved a better fate. 1525 02:25:11,786 --> 02:25:14,162 Their bravery is worthy of a better cause. 1526 02:25:15,832 --> 02:25:17,749 My heart stood still as l watched it. 1527 02:25:17,917 --> 02:25:20,168 ARMlSTEAD: l would not have believed that mortal men. . . 1528 02:25:20,336 --> 02:25:23,463 . ..could march into the face of such destruction. 1529 02:25:26,634 --> 02:25:28,719 LEE: General Longstreet... 1530 02:25:28,886 --> 02:25:32,347 . ..those people committing more fresh divisions at your lines.. . 1531 02:25:32,640 --> 02:25:36,643 . ..their mounting numbers may overwhelm our defense. 1532 02:25:37,103 --> 02:25:42,065 Sir, if they put every man they have on the field to approach me. . . 1533 02:25:42,233 --> 02:25:46,319 . ..give me plenty of ammunition, l'll kill them all before they reach my line. 1534 02:25:47,321 --> 02:25:49,573 Nevertheless, we must be prudent, general. 1535 02:25:49,741 --> 02:25:53,034 We must never ignore the unknown or the unpredictable. 1536 02:25:54,245 --> 02:25:56,955 Yes, sir. l'll take the necessary measures. Orders! 1537 02:25:59,542 --> 02:26:03,003 Send orders to Ransom's Tar Heels to advance his division... 1538 02:26:03,171 --> 02:26:07,007 . ..and to Kershaw to bring up his brigade to support Cobb at the wall. 1539 02:26:07,175 --> 02:26:09,342 Yes, sir! Hyah, hyah! 1540 02:26:31,574 --> 02:26:33,492 Forward, men! 1541 02:26:34,994 --> 02:26:36,369 [SOLDlERS SHOUTlNG] 1542 02:27:07,401 --> 02:27:09,486 General Griffin, sir. 1543 02:27:10,321 --> 02:27:12,739 There goes my first brigade to hell. 1544 02:27:13,157 --> 02:27:15,242 All right, get them ready. 1545 02:27:15,868 --> 02:27:19,037 20th Maine, fix bayonets! 1546 02:27:24,669 --> 02:27:27,671 Officers of the 3rd Brigade will dismount. 1547 02:27:34,387 --> 02:27:36,096 Shoulder arms! 1548 02:27:38,099 --> 02:27:41,059 All right, men, move them out! 1549 02:27:41,227 --> 02:27:43,770 Forward march! 1550 02:27:43,938 --> 02:27:45,522 [SOLDlER PLAYlNG DRUM] 1551 02:27:57,410 --> 02:28:01,705 Load! Five-second fuse! 1552 02:28:11,465 --> 02:28:13,925 She burst! The barrel burst! 1553 02:28:14,802 --> 02:28:17,137 SOLDlER: Stretcher! -General Lee, you all right, sir? 1554 02:28:17,305 --> 02:28:23,018 -Sergeant! Call for the surgeon! Quickly! -Here l go. Help me up, boys. 1555 02:28:31,694 --> 02:28:35,530 lt's not yet our time, gentlemen. 1556 02:28:35,698 --> 02:28:37,324 Not yet our time. 1557 02:28:38,117 --> 02:28:42,162 General Kemper. General Kemper. 1558 02:28:42,330 --> 02:28:46,249 You are ordered by General Longstreet to proceed to your left in support of McLaws. 1559 02:28:46,417 --> 02:28:50,503 Take two regiments of your brigade into the sunken road behind the stone wall. 1560 02:28:50,671 --> 02:28:52,005 Yes, sir. At once. 1561 02:28:52,840 --> 02:28:54,174 Do your duty, general. 1562 02:28:55,843 --> 02:28:59,095 My horse. We go to where the fight is. 1563 02:29:05,227 --> 02:29:08,271 Commanding general has called us into battle. 1564 02:29:08,439 --> 02:29:10,190 We move at once. 1565 02:29:10,358 --> 02:29:11,691 [SOLDlERS CHEERlNG] 1566 02:29:12,777 --> 02:29:15,111 lf we can whip the enemy here today. .. 1567 02:29:15,279 --> 02:29:17,489 . .. l tell you, from what l know. . . 1568 02:29:17,657 --> 02:29:19,991 . ..the Confederacy is surely established. 1569 02:29:20,868 --> 02:29:22,619 Men of Virginia. . . 1570 02:29:22,787 --> 02:29:27,540 . ..you who have fought on so many hard-won fields. . . 1571 02:29:27,708 --> 02:29:31,044 . ..today your country calls upon you one more time. . . 1572 02:29:31,212 --> 02:29:34,547 . ..to stand between her and the enemy. 1573 02:29:34,715 --> 02:29:39,469 And l know that you will do your duty! 1574 02:29:39,637 --> 02:29:40,804 [SOLDlERS CHEERlNG] 1575 02:29:53,734 --> 02:29:58,238 Brigade, halt! Form by battalion! 1576 02:29:58,406 --> 02:30:01,574 Pass them forward. Just load and pass them forward! 1577 02:30:06,414 --> 02:30:07,747 Fire! 1578 02:30:27,184 --> 02:30:28,601 20th Maine. . . 1579 02:30:29,145 --> 02:30:31,104 . ..halt! 1580 02:30:36,277 --> 02:30:39,529 AMES: lt is not difficult to move from line of battle into column of fours. 1581 02:30:39,697 --> 02:30:42,907 lt is much harder to move from column of fours into line of battle... 1582 02:30:43,075 --> 02:30:46,578 ...and if we're called to make that move, it will be when we are under fire. 1583 02:30:47,288 --> 02:30:51,791 You understand how important it is that these moves are learned so thoroughly... 1584 02:30:51,959 --> 02:30:55,086 ...that the men can perform them in their sleep. 1585 02:31:16,609 --> 02:31:17,942 [SOLDlERS SHOUTlNG] 1586 02:31:23,699 --> 02:31:27,660 Seems a terrible long distance up that hill. 1587 02:31:28,370 --> 02:31:30,538 lt'll be shortened by those in the front. 1588 02:31:30,706 --> 02:31:32,499 Begging your pardon, sir. 1589 02:31:32,666 --> 02:31:37,045 The only thing that'll be shortened by those in front is their lives. 1590 02:31:38,506 --> 02:31:40,799 God help us now. 1591 02:31:42,176 --> 02:31:47,222 -Colonel, take care of the right wing. -Yes, sir. l'll watch them, sir. 1592 02:31:57,108 --> 02:31:58,983 Hail Caesar. 1593 02:31:59,151 --> 02:32:03,446 We who are about to die salute you. 1594 02:32:11,205 --> 02:32:13,873 20th Maine! 1595 02:32:17,878 --> 02:32:20,547 -Forward! -Forward! 1596 02:32:20,798 --> 02:32:24,300 -March! -March! 1597 02:32:24,510 --> 02:32:27,887 By the right of companies, to the front! March! 1598 02:32:28,097 --> 02:32:32,058 Right of companies to the front! March! 1599 02:32:38,858 --> 02:32:40,900 Form a line, boys! Form a line! 1600 02:32:41,861 --> 02:32:44,946 Form up a line! Form up a line! 1601 02:32:45,698 --> 02:32:47,699 Dress to the colors! 1602 02:32:54,290 --> 02:32:56,082 Come on, boys! 1603 02:32:56,292 --> 02:32:57,792 Dress to the colors! 1604 02:33:19,481 --> 02:33:21,566 Come on, boys. 1605 02:33:50,763 --> 02:33:52,972 Dress to the colors! 1606 02:34:01,315 --> 02:34:02,815 [SOLDlERS SHOUTlNG] 1607 02:34:11,200 --> 02:34:14,327 Keep your line, men. Keep your line. Close that gap! 1608 02:34:19,083 --> 02:34:20,708 Dress to the colors! 1609 02:34:58,247 --> 02:35:01,165 At the double-quick, men! 1610 02:35:06,088 --> 02:35:08,756 Double-quick, boys! Come on, boys! 1611 02:35:15,514 --> 02:35:17,724 Keep it tight, boys! Keep it tight! 1612 02:35:21,895 --> 02:35:24,772 Turn right, boys! Right! 1613 02:35:24,982 --> 02:35:27,400 Turn to the right! 1614 02:35:29,403 --> 02:35:32,572 Keep it tight, men! Keep it tight, men! 1615 02:35:34,033 --> 02:35:35,616 Come on, boys! 1616 02:35:36,035 --> 02:35:39,078 At the double-quick, boys! Come on, boys! 1617 02:35:40,998 --> 02:35:44,375 Forward, men. Keep moving! 1618 02:36:12,780 --> 02:36:14,113 Battalion, halt! 1619 02:36:14,365 --> 02:36:17,575 -Battalion, halt! -Battalion, halt! 1620 02:36:17,743 --> 02:36:20,036 Watch your line! 1621 02:36:20,454 --> 02:36:22,163 Dress to the colors! 1622 02:36:24,249 --> 02:36:26,834 Ready! Fire! 1623 02:36:29,296 --> 02:36:31,214 Reload, boys! Reload quickly! 1624 02:36:31,924 --> 02:36:34,384 Hold your line! Hold your line! 1625 02:36:34,551 --> 02:36:39,097 Two, three, four... 1626 02:36:39,264 --> 02:36:43,768 -. . .five, six, seven... SOLDlER: Dress right! Dress right! 1627 02:36:44,645 --> 02:36:46,020 . ..eight. 1628 02:36:46,730 --> 02:36:49,649 -Steady! Steady! -Fire! 1629 02:36:53,654 --> 02:36:55,822 Load them! Let's go! 1630 02:36:56,156 --> 02:36:57,949 Keep firing! Keep firing! 1631 02:37:00,828 --> 02:37:03,746 Battalion, fight by fire! 1632 02:37:03,956 --> 02:37:06,207 Thattaway, boys, fire away! 1633 02:37:06,417 --> 02:37:07,583 Pour it into them! 1634 02:37:10,838 --> 02:37:13,756 Close the gap, boys! Pour it into them! 1635 02:37:13,966 --> 02:37:16,801 Fill this hole now! 1636 02:37:26,770 --> 02:37:28,688 All right, pour it into them, boys! 1637 02:37:28,856 --> 02:37:32,567 Steady now! Pour it into them! Dress that line down there! 1638 02:37:32,734 --> 02:37:34,235 -Sir? -What is it?! 1639 02:37:34,445 --> 02:37:38,364 Request permission to return to the rear, sir. 1640 02:37:41,118 --> 02:37:44,203 Permission granted. Permission granted. 1641 02:37:50,127 --> 02:37:52,587 All right, then, boys. Pour it. 1642 02:37:55,674 --> 02:38:00,052 No, no, Patrick, me boy. Just reload and shoot. 1643 02:38:16,653 --> 02:38:18,613 Pour it into them, boys! Pour it in to them! 1644 02:38:21,200 --> 02:38:22,241 Fill that line in! 1645 02:38:24,745 --> 02:38:26,037 Fill this hole now! 1646 02:38:29,541 --> 02:38:31,292 Dress to the right! 1647 02:38:33,170 --> 02:38:35,463 Fire! 1648 02:38:36,924 --> 02:38:39,425 Pour it into them, boys! Pour it into them! 1649 02:38:40,761 --> 02:38:42,094 Fire! 1650 02:38:48,018 --> 02:38:50,645 -Fall back, men! -Fall back! Fall back! 1651 02:38:50,812 --> 02:38:51,896 Fall back, boys! 1652 02:39:40,529 --> 02:39:44,031 -What did you do that for? -You'll thank me in the morning. 1653 02:40:09,057 --> 02:40:11,601 Oh, Mother. Oh, Mother, help me. . . . 1654 02:40:11,768 --> 02:40:17,064 lt's all right, Casey, l got you. Don't worry about a thing. l'll get you home. 1655 02:40:27,534 --> 02:40:31,037 SOLDlER: Quickly, men. Reload quickly! 1656 02:41:06,990 --> 02:41:11,827 lt is well that war is so terrible... 1657 02:41:11,995 --> 02:41:14,955 . ..for we should grow too fond of it. 1658 02:41:37,396 --> 02:41:38,479 Yes, sir? 1659 02:41:38,647 --> 02:41:42,775 We're requisitioning your house for use as a hospital. 1660 02:41:44,695 --> 02:41:47,655 Come on inside out the cold. 1661 02:42:09,803 --> 02:42:11,637 You there. 1662 02:42:11,805 --> 02:42:13,848 You wounded? 1663 02:42:16,393 --> 02:42:18,602 Truly sorry, old fella-- 1664 02:42:21,898 --> 02:42:23,733 Damn. 1665 02:42:42,794 --> 02:42:44,545 [BREATHlNG HEAVlLY] 1666 02:43:14,868 --> 02:43:16,869 -General Hancock, sir. -Surgeon. 1667 02:43:17,037 --> 02:43:20,164 This man is Major Sidney Willard of the 35th Massachusetts. 1668 02:43:20,332 --> 02:43:22,249 This way, sir. 1669 02:43:35,639 --> 02:43:38,557 Prepare to lift. Lift. 1670 02:43:47,317 --> 02:43:51,904 He's been shot twice in the chest, general. There's nothing l can do. 1671 02:43:52,072 --> 02:43:53,572 [SlGHS] 1672 02:44:00,497 --> 02:44:04,250 -ls there whiskey in this house? -Yes, sir. 1673 02:44:11,758 --> 02:44:13,592 Drink this, sir. 1674 02:44:19,766 --> 02:44:22,893 l love them people you done chased from this house. 1675 02:44:23,603 --> 02:44:27,189 l's known them most all my life. 1676 02:44:28,692 --> 02:44:31,485 The Beales is good people. 1677 02:44:34,447 --> 02:44:37,074 Mr. General? 1678 02:44:38,159 --> 02:44:40,995 l was born a slave. 1679 02:44:42,497 --> 02:44:45,291 And l wants to die free. 1680 02:44:45,458 --> 02:44:50,588 Lord knows l wants to die free, and l wants my children to be free. 1681 02:44:51,798 --> 02:44:54,508 Heaven help me. 1682 02:44:56,928 --> 02:45:00,097 May God bless you all. 1683 02:45:44,559 --> 02:45:46,185 [GASPS] 1684 02:45:46,353 --> 02:45:48,270 Damn it, Tom, you scared me half to death. 1685 02:45:48,438 --> 02:45:52,149 You? Lawrence, l thought you was with the beyond. 1686 02:45:52,317 --> 02:45:53,859 [LAUGH lNG] 1687 02:46:02,369 --> 02:46:03,577 [GROANlNG] 1688 02:46:12,504 --> 02:46:14,004 Mother? 1689 02:46:16,174 --> 02:46:18,842 l was able to secure the aid of a good spyglass. . . 1690 02:46:19,010 --> 02:46:22,596 . ..and could ascertain beyond all doubt that our house is still standing. 1691 02:46:22,764 --> 02:46:24,014 Oh. 1692 02:46:27,060 --> 02:46:30,604 Oh, l pray to God for Martha and her dear ones. 1693 02:46:30,772 --> 02:46:33,065 LUCY: But, Mother... 1694 02:46:33,358 --> 02:46:36,568 . ..it is a pitiful sight on the fields below Marye's Heights. 1695 02:46:36,736 --> 02:46:39,363 l should feel rancor in my heart for those invaders... 1696 02:46:39,906 --> 02:46:43,242 . ..but all l feel for them is sorrow. 1697 02:46:45,161 --> 02:46:47,037 Dear Lucy. . . 1698 02:46:47,205 --> 02:46:50,374 . ..when you were but a child in petticoats... 1699 02:46:50,542 --> 02:46:52,835 . .. l believe the year was 1 847. . . 1700 02:46:53,503 --> 02:46:56,797 . ..there was a great famine in lreland. 1701 02:46:56,965 --> 02:46:59,341 Those fields below the Heights were covered... 1702 02:46:59,509 --> 02:47:02,594 . ..with the finest crop of corn ever raised in this section. 1703 02:47:03,346 --> 02:47:07,266 The greater part of it was sent as a donation to the starving lrish. 1704 02:47:09,561 --> 02:47:11,311 l cannot help thinking... 1705 02:47:11,479 --> 02:47:15,107 . ..but that it helped to feed the poor victims of the lrish brigade... 1706 02:47:15,650 --> 02:47:19,236 . ..who fell on this very field today. 1707 02:47:41,760 --> 02:47:43,635 General Gregg. 1708 02:47:43,803 --> 02:47:45,220 General Jackson. 1709 02:47:46,681 --> 02:47:49,558 l wish to apologize... 1710 02:47:52,145 --> 02:47:54,646 . ..for the differences we had. 1711 02:47:55,732 --> 02:47:59,109 The doctor tells me you have not long to live. 1712 02:47:59,277 --> 02:48:02,488 l ask you to dismiss this matter from your mind. . . 1713 02:48:02,947 --> 02:48:05,908 . ..and turn your thoughts to God.. . 1714 02:48:06,076 --> 02:48:07,993 . ..and the world to which you go. 1715 02:48:08,870 --> 02:48:10,412 General. .. 1716 02:48:12,832 --> 02:48:15,167 . ..you know that l'm not a believer. 1717 02:48:21,049 --> 02:48:24,176 Well, then l will believe for the both of us. 1718 02:48:44,322 --> 02:48:47,324 How horrible is war. 1719 02:48:49,452 --> 02:48:51,578 Horrible, yes.. . 1720 02:48:51,746 --> 02:48:54,373 . ..but we have been invaded. 1721 02:48:54,916 --> 02:48:58,043 Lord, what can we do? 1722 02:48:58,211 --> 02:49:00,587 Kill them, sir. 1723 02:49:02,632 --> 02:49:04,550 Kill every last man of them. 1724 02:49:12,642 --> 02:49:14,309 Gentlemen. 1725 02:50:02,942 --> 02:50:04,401 [GROANlNG] 1726 02:50:06,237 --> 02:50:11,283 Oh, what l wouldn't give for a cup of Rio just now. 1727 02:50:13,786 --> 02:50:15,120 [GUNFlRE] 1728 02:50:18,082 --> 02:50:21,418 20th Maine! Return fire! 1729 02:50:21,586 --> 02:50:24,796 -Return fire! -Return fire! 1730 02:50:26,549 --> 02:50:27,799 Oh. 1731 02:50:28,092 --> 02:50:29,927 Patrick. 1732 02:50:31,804 --> 02:50:34,514 l hope you don't mind. 1733 02:50:35,266 --> 02:50:40,145 l know you're in heaven, but you got work yet to do down here. .. 1734 02:50:40,313 --> 02:50:42,064 . ..in this poor pitiless world. 1735 02:51:10,176 --> 02:51:11,593 -Colonel Chamberlain. -Mm. 1736 02:51:11,761 --> 02:51:16,598 Your orders are to withdraw. Withdraw to the city. 1737 02:52:36,262 --> 02:52:37,554 Colonel. 1738 02:52:37,722 --> 02:52:42,684 We are ordered to form a picket line and cover the Army's retreat across the river. 1739 02:52:44,937 --> 02:52:47,022 Colonel Chamberlain, did you hear me? 1740 02:52:58,284 --> 02:53:03,205 Yes, sir. We are to retreat, sir. 1741 02:53:08,294 --> 02:53:10,462 Captain Spear. 1742 02:53:11,964 --> 02:53:15,759 -Form the regiment. We're moving out. -Yes, sir. 1743 02:54:10,690 --> 02:54:12,315 Morning, general. 1744 02:54:14,819 --> 02:54:19,865 General Jackson would like to report the enemy is no longer in front of his position. 1745 02:54:20,992 --> 02:54:22,492 Go on, Mr. Pendleton. 1746 02:54:22,660 --> 02:54:25,996 General, the enemy has withdrawn back across the river. 1747 02:54:26,664 --> 02:54:30,167 The pontoon bridges are gone, sir, cut loose from their banks. 1748 02:54:31,544 --> 02:54:34,838 Major, summon General Longstreet. 1749 02:54:35,006 --> 02:54:39,509 l wanna know what's down below us here and l do not wish to wait for the fog to lift. 1750 02:54:39,677 --> 02:54:41,261 Yes, sir. 1751 02:54:41,512 --> 02:54:44,681 Captain Pendleton, you may return to General Jackson. 1752 02:54:44,932 --> 02:54:47,017 Express my appreciation for his diligence.. . 1753 02:54:47,185 --> 02:54:49,728 . ..and remind him we do not wish to give the enemy. . . 1754 02:54:49,896 --> 02:54:54,483 . ..an opportunity by exposing our troops to those guns on Stafford Heights. 1755 02:54:55,109 --> 02:55:00,989 When the fog lifts, any advance will surely receive a concentration of his artillery fire. 1756 02:55:01,157 --> 02:55:02,532 Yes, sir. 1757 02:55:03,075 --> 02:55:05,911 And, captain, l'm told you received a wound to your thigh. 1758 02:55:06,078 --> 02:55:08,288 l trust it's not serious. 1759 02:55:08,664 --> 02:55:10,582 Thank you for asking, general. 1760 02:55:10,833 --> 02:55:12,918 lt's just a flesh wound. 1761 02:55:13,169 --> 02:55:14,753 Nothing serious at all. 1762 02:56:09,642 --> 02:56:10,976 MAN: Yankees. 1763 02:56:11,310 --> 02:56:12,602 Everywhere. 1764 02:56:13,479 --> 02:56:18,108 Where y'all been? Can't find my own house. Gone! Gone! 1765 02:56:19,610 --> 02:56:21,987 What y'all done with my house? 1766 02:56:22,321 --> 02:56:25,991 Where is it? Can y'all tell me that? 1767 02:56:26,367 --> 02:56:31,663 Well, can you? Can you? 1768 02:57:15,416 --> 02:57:17,709 20th Maine, halt! 1769 02:57:18,377 --> 02:57:20,045 You had a hard chance, colonel. 1770 02:57:20,588 --> 02:57:24,299 -l'm glad to see you out of there. -lt was chance, general. 1771 02:57:24,467 --> 02:57:26,468 Not much intelligent design there. 1772 02:57:29,263 --> 02:57:32,140 God knows it wasn't l that put you in there. 1773 02:57:36,646 --> 02:57:39,648 That was the trouble. You should have put us in, sir. 1774 02:57:39,815 --> 02:57:43,109 We were handed in piecemeal, on toasting forks. 1775 02:58:01,420 --> 02:58:06,424 ALL [SlNGlNG]: Steal away 1776 02:58:06,592 --> 02:58:11,179 Steal away 1777 02:58:11,347 --> 02:58:18,353 Steal away to Jesus 1778 02:58:21,607 --> 02:58:26,486 Steal away 1779 02:58:26,654 --> 02:58:31,324 Steal away home 1780 02:58:31,492 --> 02:58:37,038 l ain't got long 1781 02:58:37,206 --> 02:58:40,959 To stay here 1782 02:59:03,232 --> 02:59:06,317 What you gonna do now that your master's dead? 1783 02:59:08,863 --> 02:59:11,698 Done already told you he my boss. . . 1784 02:59:11,866 --> 02:59:13,658 . ..not my master. 1785 02:59:15,911 --> 02:59:20,832 Well, one way or the other, he gone now. 1786 02:59:27,631 --> 02:59:30,300 Ain't much left for me here in Virginny. 1787 02:59:33,179 --> 02:59:37,640 My brother done run off with the Yankees. He in Chambersburg now. 1788 02:59:38,726 --> 02:59:40,560 Up north in Pennsylvania. 1789 02:59:40,728 --> 02:59:42,645 You planning on heading up that way? 1790 02:59:46,734 --> 02:59:50,695 Once l gets this body up to his kin in Winchester. . . 1791 02:59:50,863 --> 02:59:53,198 . .. l sees the way things is. 1792 02:59:54,784 --> 03:00:00,538 Well, it's good for you your boss got killed in the wintertime. 1793 03:00:01,040 --> 03:00:04,375 That's a long way to be carrying a man in a pine box. 1794 03:00:09,548 --> 03:00:13,426 White folks be killing one another for a while yet. 1795 03:00:15,554 --> 03:00:17,722 They're still plenty mad, and plenty of them. 1796 03:00:20,434 --> 03:00:21,935 But this here Rebel. . . 1797 03:00:23,938 --> 03:00:26,397 . ..give me my freedom papers. 1798 03:00:35,032 --> 03:00:37,283 He already with Jesus. 1799 03:00:39,119 --> 03:00:41,162 l'm just taking him home. 1800 03:00:43,707 --> 03:00:45,083 Amen. 1801 03:00:45,835 --> 03:00:47,919 "Men of the Army. .. 1802 03:00:48,087 --> 03:00:51,089 . ..although you were not successful in the recent battle. . . 1803 03:00:51,257 --> 03:00:56,594 . ..the attempt was not an error, nor the failure other than an accident. 1804 03:00:57,304 --> 03:01:02,600 No soldiers in the annals of war fought more bravely. 1805 03:01:02,935 --> 03:01:06,062 Condoling with the mourners for the dead. .. 1806 03:01:06,230 --> 03:01:10,108 . ..and sympathizing with the severely wounded.. . 1807 03:01:10,276 --> 03:01:14,112 . .. l congratulate the Army that the numbers of casualties. . . 1808 03:01:14,280 --> 03:01:18,575 -. . .have been comparatively so small." -Compared to what? 1809 03:01:18,742 --> 03:01:21,494 The Scots at Culloden? The English at Bunker Hill? 1810 03:01:21,662 --> 03:01:23,121 The French at Waterloo? 1811 03:01:23,289 --> 03:01:25,874 "--the thanks of the nation." 1812 03:01:26,041 --> 03:01:30,420 Signed: Abraham Lincoln. 1813 03:01:46,103 --> 03:01:48,479 Battalion! 1814 03:01:48,731 --> 03:01:51,274 Dismissed! 1815 03:02:01,660 --> 03:02:05,997 At this Christmas season, when the good fairies are in the air.. . 1816 03:02:06,165 --> 03:02:08,708 . ..we can hardly wonder at the sudden miracle. . . 1817 03:02:08,876 --> 03:02:12,837 . ..that has shown us the Fredericksburg affair in its true light.. . 1818 03:02:13,005 --> 03:02:18,217 . ..and given us occasion for national joy instead of national sorrow. 1819 03:02:37,321 --> 03:02:38,696 [PLAYlNG PlANO] 1820 03:03:25,119 --> 03:03:27,745 General Jackson? 1821 03:03:27,955 --> 03:03:30,915 Do you know what these decorations signify? 1822 03:03:32,626 --> 03:03:34,043 [SlGHS] 1823 03:03:34,211 --> 03:03:36,587 l was wondering if someone would tell me. 1824 03:03:41,051 --> 03:03:44,804 -This is Santa's sled. -l see. 1825 03:03:47,182 --> 03:03:50,685 And this is stuff made of candy. 1826 03:03:52,104 --> 03:03:55,440 This is a gingerbread snowflake. 1827 03:03:55,607 --> 03:03:59,444 And this is a paper chain of angels. 1828 03:04:03,532 --> 03:04:06,534 Did you make this angel? 1829 03:04:07,161 --> 03:04:08,953 lt's lovely. 1830 03:04:11,623 --> 03:04:14,792 -How old are you, Jane? -l'm 5 years old. 1831 03:04:14,960 --> 03:04:17,628 -How old are you? -l'm 38. 1832 03:04:17,796 --> 03:04:22,633 My father is 38. He's a soldier like you. 1833 03:04:22,801 --> 03:04:25,762 l haven't seen him for more than a year. 1834 03:04:26,972 --> 03:04:33,394 l've not met your father, but l'm told he's a very good man, very brave man. 1835 03:04:33,687 --> 03:04:37,148 l'm sure he misses you as much as l miss my daughter. 1836 03:04:37,566 --> 03:04:40,651 When did you last see your daughter? 1837 03:04:42,654 --> 03:04:45,031 l've never seen her. 1838 03:04:45,199 --> 03:04:47,658 She was born just days ago. 1839 03:04:47,826 --> 03:04:52,789 l want to see her more than anything in this world. 1840 03:04:52,998 --> 03:04:57,835 l want to see her as much as your father wants to see you. 1841 03:05:00,089 --> 03:05:04,133 You see that star at the top of the tree? 1842 03:05:04,843 --> 03:05:07,470 The star of Bethlehem. 1843 03:05:08,889 --> 03:05:13,184 The star that showed the wise men where they could find the baby Jesus. 1844 03:05:13,644 --> 03:05:18,981 Mother says that star will show Daddy how to find his way back home. 1845 03:05:22,945 --> 03:05:27,698 Well, your mother's very wise, very good person. 1846 03:05:28,283 --> 03:05:30,910 Your daddy will come home. 1847 03:05:32,496 --> 03:05:35,373 All the daddies will come home. 1848 03:05:38,544 --> 03:05:40,795 Oh, my. 1849 03:05:40,963 --> 03:05:42,380 [SOBBlNG] 1850 03:05:59,314 --> 03:06:03,234 Gentlemen, let us lift our glasses to our Southern women. . . 1851 03:06:03,402 --> 03:06:06,821 . ..without whose bravery and fortitude... 1852 03:06:07,406 --> 03:06:11,200 . ..without whose love, without whose endurance and sacrifice. .. 1853 03:06:11,618 --> 03:06:14,412 . ..not a man among us can stay the course.. . 1854 03:06:16,832 --> 03:06:19,250 . ..or defend the cause. 1855 03:06:19,585 --> 03:06:21,794 CROWD: Hear, hear. 1856 03:06:21,962 --> 03:06:23,254 Hear, hear. 1857 03:06:23,547 --> 03:06:28,968 Now it's time for a carol. Come up. Everybody must sing. 1858 03:06:29,136 --> 03:06:32,263 -Carols are my favorite. -l can't sing. 1859 03:06:32,431 --> 03:06:35,683 Of course you can sing, Mr. Jackson. You can breathe, can't you? 1860 03:06:35,851 --> 03:06:40,521 Just let your breath flow gently over your vocal chords and nature does the rest. 1861 03:06:40,689 --> 03:06:42,315 [PLAYlNG "SlLENT NlGHT" ON PlANO] 1862 03:06:48,322 --> 03:06:53,326 ALL [SlNGlNG]: Silent night. 1863 03:06:54,036 --> 03:06:58,664 Holy night 1864 03:06:59,666 --> 03:07:01,918 CHAMBERLAlN: Dearest Fanny: 1865 03:07:02,085 --> 03:07:07,798 The bugle has just sounded, 3rd Brigade extinguish lights. 1866 03:07:08,717 --> 03:07:12,762 lt makes me happy to think of you and my dear little ones at home... 1867 03:07:12,930 --> 03:07:14,639 ...all nestled together. 1868 03:07:15,599 --> 03:07:21,812 l know that it is all well and bright with her whose sweet face shines in my heart. 1869 03:07:23,315 --> 03:07:28,152 Come and let me kiss your dear lips, precious wife. 1870 03:07:28,779 --> 03:07:33,908 Let our hearts worship together God's loVe, and wisdom, and mercy. 1871 03:07:35,911 --> 03:07:40,331 Yes, all is well, well with us, darling... 1872 03:07:41,333 --> 03:07:47,672 ...well if we can only meet at last, as l pray God we may. 1873 03:08:51,737 --> 03:08:54,905 Hey, Billy Yank. 1874 03:08:59,244 --> 03:09:03,497 -That's a mighty nice song. -l'm pleased you find it so agreeable. 1875 03:09:03,790 --> 03:09:07,960 l'd like it even more if l had some coffee to wash it down. 1876 03:09:08,128 --> 03:09:11,505 -Want some baccy? -Sure, Johnny. 1877 03:09:11,757 --> 03:09:14,258 Have you got a lame horse? 1878 03:09:15,260 --> 03:09:18,137 What do you be wanting to trade for a lame horse? 1879 03:09:18,305 --> 03:09:20,139 Would you take General Burnside? 1880 03:09:20,307 --> 03:09:21,766 [LAUGH lNG] 1881 03:09:21,933 --> 03:09:26,437 No. l guess l'll keep the horsehide. 1882 03:09:27,230 --> 03:09:29,315 Come on, get your baccy. 1883 03:11:04,911 --> 03:11:09,999 Mr. Smith, are you aware that the Bible gives models of official battle reports? 1884 03:11:10,167 --> 03:11:13,711 -No, sir. -Nevertheless, there are such. 1885 03:11:13,879 --> 03:11:18,215 Consider the narrative of Joshua's battles with the Amalekites. 1886 03:11:18,383 --> 03:11:21,010 lt has clearness and modesty, brevity. 1887 03:11:21,178 --> 03:11:26,182 And it traces the victory to the right source, the blessing of God. 1888 03:11:27,893 --> 03:11:30,728 Has it helped you with your reports, sir? 1889 03:11:30,896 --> 03:11:33,564 Anybody home? 1890 03:11:35,567 --> 03:11:39,236 Afternoon, General Jackson. 1891 03:11:42,240 --> 03:11:43,866 [CHUCKLES] 1892 03:11:44,534 --> 03:11:46,452 What's this? 1893 03:11:54,169 --> 03:11:55,419 [LAUGH lNG] 1894 03:11:56,588 --> 03:11:58,255 -New recruits. -Ha, ha. 1895 03:11:58,423 --> 03:11:59,798 JANE: My mama helped me make these. 1896 03:12:00,008 --> 03:12:03,385 Mm? That's fine. 1897 03:12:07,682 --> 03:12:12,102 -Left, right. Left, right. -Child, that hat is a bit too large for you. 1898 03:12:12,395 --> 03:12:14,271 However. . . 1899 03:12:33,792 --> 03:12:35,042 . ..there. 1900 03:12:35,293 --> 03:12:38,546 l believe that suits a young girl better than an old soldier. 1901 03:12:40,966 --> 03:12:43,008 JANE: Mama's baking some biscuits. 1902 03:12:43,176 --> 03:12:47,805 You know, l was thinking of walking over to the big house for a nice hot cup of tea. 1903 03:12:48,014 --> 03:12:52,476 And l would very much like the company of one beautiful little lady. 1904 03:12:52,644 --> 03:12:57,314 Yes, General Jackson, a hot cup of chamomile. 1905 03:13:03,613 --> 03:13:09,827 Uh, Mr. Smith, you may continue writing the reports. 1906 03:13:11,329 --> 03:13:15,833 Consult first and second Samuel.. . 1907 03:13:16,251 --> 03:13:18,460 . ..and first and second Kings. 1908 03:13:18,628 --> 03:13:21,005 They will be of help to you. 1909 03:13:21,172 --> 03:13:22,673 Shall we go? 1910 03:13:22,841 --> 03:13:26,302 Do you prefer butter biscuits or sugar cookies? 1911 03:13:26,469 --> 03:13:31,265 Oh, my. l know your mother's biscuits are first-rate. 1912 03:13:31,433 --> 03:13:32,641 [CHUCKLES] 1913 03:13:33,560 --> 03:13:34,893 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 1914 03:13:44,112 --> 03:13:46,363 CROWD: Whoo! 1915 03:13:46,531 --> 03:13:48,198 [CROWD LAUGH lNG] 1916 03:13:53,038 --> 03:13:54,455 CROWD: Whoo! 1917 03:13:56,750 --> 03:13:57,833 Coward. 1918 03:13:58,501 --> 03:14:01,003 lt's a fine thing for you to call me a coward. .. 1919 03:14:01,171 --> 03:14:05,007 . ..when you spend all my salary on stockings. 1920 03:14:06,551 --> 03:14:07,885 CROWD: Whoo! 1921 03:14:11,890 --> 03:14:16,352 The first lady must look good if her husband looks like a baboon. 1922 03:14:17,520 --> 03:14:19,521 [PLAYlNG DRUM] 1923 03:14:19,689 --> 03:14:22,983 You must be the missing "link-oln." 1924 03:14:23,276 --> 03:14:25,069 [MAN PLAYlNG DRUM] 1925 03:14:25,445 --> 03:14:28,822 l begin to wonder who runs the White House. 1926 03:14:29,074 --> 03:14:30,699 [MAN PLAYlNG DRUM] 1927 03:14:33,953 --> 03:14:35,663 [CROWD LAUGH lNG] 1928 03:14:35,830 --> 03:14:38,123 And that's the long and the short of it. 1929 03:14:41,920 --> 03:14:44,254 And now, my gallant friends... 1930 03:14:44,422 --> 03:14:47,925 . ..my own dear beau will sing a verse of his original creation. .. 1931 03:14:48,259 --> 03:14:50,761 . ..and invites you to all join in on the chorus. 1932 03:14:50,929 --> 03:14:52,304 "The Bonnie Blue Flag!" 1933 03:14:52,931 --> 03:14:54,264 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 1934 03:15:02,315 --> 03:15:04,233 [SlNGlNG] We are a band of brothers 1935 03:15:04,401 --> 03:15:06,276 And native to the soil 1936 03:15:06,444 --> 03:15:10,072 Fighting for our liberty with.... 1937 03:15:10,240 --> 03:15:14,076 And when our rights were threatened The cry rose near and far 1938 03:15:14,411 --> 03:15:18,539 Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star 1939 03:15:18,707 --> 03:15:22,334 ALL [SlNGlNG]: Hurrah, Hurrah For Southern rights, hurrah 1940 03:15:22,794 --> 03:15:27,172 Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star 1941 03:15:28,299 --> 03:15:31,719 We owe you Texas boys a debt of gratitude for putting on these shows. 1942 03:15:31,886 --> 03:15:35,180 Colonel Patton, any man who can't handle a guitar or a fiddle... 1943 03:15:35,348 --> 03:15:37,975 . ..ain't fit to carry a musket. 1944 03:15:39,310 --> 03:15:41,019 [SlNGlNG] But now, when Northern treachery 1945 03:15:41,187 --> 03:15:43,105 Attempts our rights to mar 1946 03:15:43,273 --> 03:15:47,109 We hoist on high the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star 1947 03:15:47,485 --> 03:15:51,196 ALL [SlNGlNG]: Hurrah, Hurrah For Southern rights, hurrah 1948 03:15:51,656 --> 03:15:55,451 Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star 1949 03:15:59,998 --> 03:16:03,667 Then here's to our Confederacy Strong we are and braVe 1950 03:16:03,835 --> 03:16:08,005 Like patriots of old we'll fight Our heritage to saVe 1951 03:16:08,173 --> 03:16:12,050 And rather than submit to shame To die we would prefer 1952 03:16:12,218 --> 03:16:16,221 So cheer for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star 1953 03:16:16,389 --> 03:16:20,142 ALL [SlNGlNG]: Hurrah, hurrah For Southern rights, hurrah 1954 03:16:20,477 --> 03:16:24,354 Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star 1955 03:16:24,731 --> 03:16:28,484 Hurrah, hurrah For Southern rights, hurrah 1956 03:16:28,651 --> 03:16:32,696 Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star 1957 03:16:38,369 --> 03:16:39,870 [CROWD CHEERlNG] 1958 03:16:48,922 --> 03:16:52,549 SOLDlER: Attention, battalions. 1959 03:16:55,136 --> 03:16:56,845 Halt. 1960 03:16:57,472 --> 03:17:00,098 -Sergeant, keep these men here for now. -Yes, sir. 1961 03:17:09,734 --> 03:17:11,443 Sir. 1962 03:17:13,321 --> 03:17:15,489 The men have rounded up three deserters. 1963 03:17:17,242 --> 03:17:19,910 Establish the courts-martial. 1964 03:17:20,078 --> 03:17:23,455 Have them arraigned. See they're given a fair hearing. 1965 03:17:23,873 --> 03:17:26,500 Uh, yes, sir. 1966 03:17:31,339 --> 03:17:32,965 Yes? 1967 03:17:33,883 --> 03:17:37,094 Well, l thought that you should know, sir. 1968 03:17:39,138 --> 03:17:42,015 They all belong to the Stonewall brigade. 1969 03:17:51,317 --> 03:17:52,442 [SlGHS] 1970 03:17:54,279 --> 03:17:55,946 Do your duty, soldier. 1971 03:17:57,282 --> 03:17:58,949 Yes, sir. 1972 03:17:59,117 --> 03:18:02,119 Mr. Pendleton, if they are innocent, these men will go free. 1973 03:18:02,495 --> 03:18:05,163 But if they are found guilty of desertion. .. 1974 03:18:05,331 --> 03:18:09,126 . ..the courts-martial condemns them to death. lt must be so. 1975 03:18:15,717 --> 03:18:17,467 Yes, sir. 1976 03:18:18,177 --> 03:18:19,845 Of course, sir. 1977 03:18:20,013 --> 03:18:22,055 l'm not done yet. 1978 03:18:27,812 --> 03:18:29,187 Sandie. 1979 03:18:37,906 --> 03:18:44,077 lf the Republicans lose their little war, they are voted out in the next election. .. 1980 03:18:44,245 --> 03:18:48,498 . ..and they return to their homes in New York or Massachusetts or lllinois. . . 1981 03:18:48,666 --> 03:18:51,001 . ..fat with their war profits. 1982 03:18:52,420 --> 03:18:57,674 lf we lose, we lose our country. 1983 03:18:58,676 --> 03:19:01,178 We lose our independence. 1984 03:19:02,889 --> 03:19:05,807 We lose it all. 1985 03:19:13,024 --> 03:19:15,567 Our soldiers are brave. 1986 03:19:16,235 --> 03:19:20,072 They have endured hardships none of them could ever have imagined. 1987 03:19:20,239 --> 03:19:23,408 Desertion is not a solitary crime. 1988 03:19:24,661 --> 03:19:27,663 lt's a crime against the tens of thousands of veterans. . . 1989 03:19:27,830 --> 03:19:30,916 . ..who are huddled together in the harsh cold of this winter. 1990 03:19:31,084 --> 03:19:34,419 Against all those who have sacrificed. 1991 03:19:35,254 --> 03:19:38,256 Against all those who have fallen. 1992 03:19:38,466 --> 03:19:43,720 Against all the women and the children we have left alone to fend for themselves. 1993 03:19:44,722 --> 03:19:49,434 l regard the crime of desertion as a sin against the Army of the Lord. 1994 03:19:55,233 --> 03:19:56,900 Duty is ours. 1995 03:19:58,152 --> 03:20:00,821 The consequences are God's. 1996 03:20:25,722 --> 03:20:28,765 JENKlNS: l am a soldier in the 4th Virginia. 1997 03:20:29,058 --> 03:20:32,394 And in the 4th Virginia l will stay. 1998 03:20:32,562 --> 03:20:34,938 And if needs be, die. 1999 03:20:45,241 --> 03:20:47,951 The courts-martial of the Army of Northern Virginia. . . 2000 03:20:48,119 --> 03:20:51,621 . ..has found you guilty of desertion and sentences you to death. . . 2001 03:20:51,789 --> 03:20:53,999 . ..by firing squad. 2002 03:20:54,250 --> 03:20:57,127 Lieutenant, do your duty. 2003 03:20:59,297 --> 03:21:01,506 Detail, ready! 2004 03:21:02,467 --> 03:21:04,426 Aim. 2005 03:21:04,594 --> 03:21:06,470 Fire! 2006 03:21:07,472 --> 03:21:10,432 Recover, arm! 2007 03:21:27,158 --> 03:21:29,201 Morning, Lawrence. 2008 03:21:29,410 --> 03:21:30,952 -Any mail? -No. 2009 03:21:31,120 --> 03:21:34,039 But l did manage to get my hands on a New York Tribune. 2010 03:21:34,207 --> 03:21:38,627 -What are they saying about us now? -Well, not much about us. 2011 03:21:38,795 --> 03:21:42,047 l mean, that is, this Army here in Stoneman's Switch. 2012 03:21:42,215 --> 03:21:45,967 Sure are kicking up a fuss about Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. 2013 03:21:46,135 --> 03:21:50,555 Oh. Says here that enlistments are down and desertions are up. 2014 03:21:50,723 --> 03:21:54,309 -Any grumbling among the men? -Well, not in our regiment. 2015 03:21:54,477 --> 03:21:58,522 A few wonder out loud why they should be risking their lives for the darkies. 2016 03:21:58,689 --> 03:22:01,358 Well, Tom, you know my position. 2017 03:22:01,526 --> 03:22:05,028 l signed up to preserve the Union. The president did the right thing. 2018 03:22:05,196 --> 03:22:10,700 What's the use of uniting the country by force and leaving slavery in place? 2019 03:22:11,202 --> 03:22:13,537 lt sure riled up those Johnny Rebs. 2020 03:22:13,704 --> 03:22:16,832 They'll think Lincoln incited the slaves to rise against them. 2021 03:22:16,999 --> 03:22:18,542 Why shouldn't they? 2022 03:22:18,709 --> 03:22:22,379 Freeing the slaves wasn't a war aim when this began, but war changes things. 2023 03:22:22,547 --> 03:22:25,257 -lt sorts things out. -Well, l don't know, Lawrence. 2024 03:22:25,424 --> 03:22:28,301 Not everybody feels the way we do about the darkies. 2025 03:22:28,469 --> 03:22:31,221 Especially when it comes to fighting and dying. 2026 03:22:31,389 --> 03:22:32,973 Tom. 2027 03:22:33,307 --> 03:22:34,599 Do me a favor. 2028 03:22:35,226 --> 03:22:40,230 Don't call me Lawrence and don't call Negroes "darkies." 2029 03:22:40,398 --> 03:22:45,193 That's a patronizing expression from which we must free ourselves. 2030 03:22:48,406 --> 03:22:53,535 Come outside. l want to, uh-- l want to show you something. 2031 03:23:12,180 --> 03:23:13,430 [SlGHS] 2032 03:23:15,516 --> 03:23:18,018 All these thousands of men. 2033 03:23:18,186 --> 03:23:20,979 Many of them not much more than boys. 2034 03:23:21,147 --> 03:23:23,481 Each one of them some mother's son. 2035 03:23:23,649 --> 03:23:27,903 Some sister's brother. Some daughter's father. 2036 03:23:28,321 --> 03:23:34,284 Each one of them a whole person, loved and cherished in some home far away. 2037 03:23:35,119 --> 03:23:37,913 Many of them will never return. 2038 03:23:41,292 --> 03:23:44,127 An army is power. 2039 03:23:45,046 --> 03:23:48,965 lts entire purpose is to coerce others. 2040 03:23:49,634 --> 03:23:53,803 Now, this kind of power cannot be used carelessly or recklessly. 2041 03:23:54,138 --> 03:23:56,806 This kind of power can do great harm. 2042 03:23:59,393 --> 03:24:03,897 We have seen more suffering than any man should ever see. . . 2043 03:24:04,065 --> 03:24:10,195 . ..and if there is going to be an end to it, it must be an end that justifies the cost. 2044 03:24:11,489 --> 03:24:16,993 Now, somewhere out there is the Confederate Army. 2045 03:24:17,328 --> 03:24:21,665 They claim they are fighting for their independence, for their freedom. 2046 03:24:21,832 --> 03:24:24,626 Now, l cannot question their integrity. 2047 03:24:24,794 --> 03:24:28,338 l believe they are wrong, but l cannot question it. 2048 03:24:28,798 --> 03:24:33,426 But l do question a system that defends its own freedom while it denies it to others. 2049 03:24:33,594 --> 03:24:35,929 To an entire race of men. 2050 03:24:37,098 --> 03:24:41,685 l will admit it, Tom, war is a scourge. But so is slavery. 2051 03:24:41,852 --> 03:24:47,274 lt is the systematic coercion of one group of men over another. 2052 03:24:47,984 --> 03:24:51,194 lt has been around since the book of Genesis. 2053 03:24:51,362 --> 03:24:54,698 lt exists in every corner of the world. 2054 03:24:54,865 --> 03:24:57,367 But that's no excuse for us to tolerate it here.. . 2055 03:24:57,535 --> 03:25:02,289 . ..when we find it right before our very eyes, in our own country. 2056 03:25:07,545 --> 03:25:12,424 As God is my witness, there is no one l hold in my heart dearer than you. 2057 03:25:14,760 --> 03:25:21,182 But if your life or mine is part of the price to end this curse and free the Negro. . . 2058 03:25:23,894 --> 03:25:25,979 . ..then let God's will be done. 2059 03:26:07,146 --> 03:26:09,856 CORBlN: Oh, my, general, we do appreciate the gift. 2060 03:26:10,274 --> 03:26:13,109 Where do you get all these lemons? 2061 03:26:13,277 --> 03:26:16,237 lt's a kind providence that provides kindly. 2062 03:26:16,405 --> 03:26:19,908 Miss Corbin, the Yankees have not succeeded in cutting our rail lines... 2063 03:26:20,076 --> 03:26:21,326 . ..to the South. 2064 03:26:22,286 --> 03:26:27,791 Here is to the sultry, balmy South. 2065 03:26:27,958 --> 03:26:30,710 And, Miss Corbin, here's to your engagement. 2066 03:26:31,128 --> 03:26:36,174 May Sandie Pendleton prove to be as fine a husband as he is a soldier. 2067 03:26:37,468 --> 03:26:39,386 Hear, hear. 2068 03:26:41,680 --> 03:26:43,181 Mm. 2069 03:26:47,978 --> 03:26:49,562 BOTH: Mm. 2070 03:26:52,483 --> 03:26:54,651 That's good, it's not too sweet. 2071 03:26:54,819 --> 03:26:56,361 May l have some more? 2072 03:26:56,529 --> 03:26:58,488 Sure. 2073 03:27:01,534 --> 03:27:02,784 [MlMlCKlNG HORSE] 2074 03:27:36,861 --> 03:27:38,820 Mrs. Corbin. 2075 03:27:38,988 --> 03:27:41,531 Thank you for your many kindnesses. 2076 03:27:41,699 --> 03:27:45,535 Our cause and our country are in your debt. 2077 03:27:45,703 --> 03:27:48,371 l only regret, general, that we could not do more. 2078 03:27:48,539 --> 03:27:52,333 You'll come visit us again when this cruel war is over? 2079 03:27:52,501 --> 03:27:56,421 l should like to say goodbye to your daughter. l shall miss her very much. 2080 03:27:56,589 --> 03:27:59,507 Certainly, general. She's not feeling very well today. 2081 03:27:59,675 --> 03:28:04,220 All of the children have come down with the fever. Please, come in. 2082 03:28:12,396 --> 03:28:14,397 Well, now. 2083 03:28:16,567 --> 03:28:18,443 What's this? 2084 03:28:22,656 --> 03:28:27,243 How can l play with my friend if she insists on staying in bed? 2085 03:28:45,304 --> 03:28:47,055 Jane. 2086 03:28:47,515 --> 03:28:50,975 Will you place this angel on your tree next Christmas? 2087 03:28:51,143 --> 03:28:52,477 Mm-hm. 2088 03:29:07,993 --> 03:29:09,744 Bless you, child. 2089 03:29:13,624 --> 03:29:16,626 Mrs. Corbin, l must return to my men. 2090 03:29:16,794 --> 03:29:19,295 My physician, Doctor McGuire, will attend to her. 2091 03:29:19,463 --> 03:29:23,716 -l will send him directly. -Bless you, general. 2092 03:29:34,562 --> 03:29:36,980 Fresh meat. What a change. 2093 03:29:37,147 --> 03:29:41,734 Yeah. A live steer around these parts is as rare as a peacock in a poultry pen. 2094 03:29:41,902 --> 03:29:42,944 [SOLDlERS LAUGHlNG] 2095 03:29:55,165 --> 03:29:57,500 lt was scarlet fever. 2096 03:29:59,253 --> 03:30:02,505 The children are all right. They'll be fine. Except-- 2097 03:30:05,009 --> 03:30:07,260 l'm so sorry, sir. 2098 03:30:07,886 --> 03:30:10,013 The little girl, Jane. 2099 03:30:10,180 --> 03:30:14,851 She did not survive. She died, sir. 2100 03:30:32,036 --> 03:30:33,286 No, Sandie. 2101 03:30:51,138 --> 03:30:52,347 [CRYlNG] 2102 03:31:31,303 --> 03:31:33,096 What is it? 2103 03:31:34,973 --> 03:31:36,683 He's never cried before. 2104 03:31:37,685 --> 03:31:42,438 Not for all the blood and all the death, not for his young students from VMl ... 2105 03:31:42,940 --> 03:31:45,274 . ..not for his friends. . . 2106 03:31:46,777 --> 03:31:48,778 . ..not for anyone. 2107 03:31:49,780 --> 03:31:52,115 Not so, Sandie. 2108 03:31:53,492 --> 03:31:57,036 l think he is crying for them all. 2109 03:32:18,434 --> 03:32:20,143 [MARCHlNG BAND PLAYlNG UPBEAT MUSlC] 2110 03:33:21,705 --> 03:33:23,039 [CHEERlNG] 2111 03:33:26,418 --> 03:33:27,877 [lNAUDlBLE DlALOGUE] 2112 03:33:39,264 --> 03:33:42,475 She's too pretty to look like me. 2113 03:33:42,768 --> 03:33:46,229 Nonsense, Thomas. 2114 03:33:46,522 --> 03:33:49,482 She is very like you. 2115 03:33:51,485 --> 03:33:55,571 She rises early and she loves to be held in my arms. 2116 03:33:55,739 --> 03:33:56,989 [CHUCKLES] 2117 03:34:04,414 --> 03:34:08,209 l have never seen you look so well, Thomas. 2118 03:34:09,503 --> 03:34:12,505 You are handsomer than ever. 2119 03:34:23,267 --> 03:34:27,645 And grant that this child now to be baptized therein... 2120 03:34:27,813 --> 03:34:30,189 . ..may receive the fullness of thy grace... 2121 03:34:30,357 --> 03:34:33,234 . ..and ever remain the number of thy faithful children. 2122 03:34:33,610 --> 03:34:37,947 Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 2123 03:34:38,115 --> 03:34:39,699 CROWD: Amen. 2124 03:34:39,867 --> 03:34:40,950 [BABY CRYlNG] 2125 03:34:48,125 --> 03:34:50,126 What is the Christian name of the child? 2126 03:34:50,544 --> 03:34:53,296 -Julia Laura. LACY: Julia Laura. 2127 03:34:53,797 --> 03:34:56,507 l baptize thee in the name of the Father. . . 2128 03:34:57,843 --> 03:34:59,844 . ..and of the Son. . . 2129 03:35:01,138 --> 03:35:03,347 . ..and of the Holy Ghost. 2130 03:35:04,057 --> 03:35:05,349 Amen. 2131 03:35:05,601 --> 03:35:06,809 CROWD: Amen. 2132 03:35:16,278 --> 03:35:17,653 [CHUCKLES] 2133 03:35:27,831 --> 03:35:29,457 He won't agree. 2134 03:35:30,125 --> 03:35:31,250 [SCOFFS] 2135 03:35:34,588 --> 03:35:36,047 Mr. Minnis. 2136 03:35:36,673 --> 03:35:41,260 Would you tell him that you were sent to take General Lee's photograph. .. 2137 03:35:41,428 --> 03:35:45,932 . ..but that General Lee declined unless General Jackson's was taken first. 2138 03:35:46,099 --> 03:35:47,683 Certainly, Captain Pendleton. 2139 03:35:57,986 --> 03:36:00,154 No photographs. 2140 03:36:02,240 --> 03:36:07,995 Sir, l was sent from Richmond to take a photograph of General Lee. .. 2141 03:36:08,163 --> 03:36:12,708 . ..but the general decided that he did not want his photograph taken. . . 2142 03:36:12,876 --> 03:36:16,545 . ..until l had taken your photograph first. 2143 03:36:16,713 --> 03:36:21,050 Sir, General Lee was most insistent on the importance of your photograph. 2144 03:36:21,969 --> 03:36:25,262 l cannot refuse General Lee's request. 2145 03:36:35,732 --> 03:36:38,317 Where do you wish me to stand? 2146 03:37:17,899 --> 03:37:21,527 Mr. Booth is here the entire month. 2147 03:37:21,945 --> 03:37:25,031 He's playing in Hamlet, Katherine and Petruchio... 2148 03:37:25,198 --> 03:37:29,160 ...The Merchant of Venice, Richard llI and Macbeth. 2149 03:37:30,454 --> 03:37:32,288 Which is your favorite, Mr. President? 2150 03:37:32,789 --> 03:37:34,957 l think nothing equals Macbeth. 2151 03:37:35,125 --> 03:37:36,792 l have read it many times. 2152 03:37:37,544 --> 03:37:40,463 -l am curious to see Mr. Booth's rendition. -lndeed? 2153 03:37:47,804 --> 03:37:51,057 l am told Booth does the death scene spectacularly. 2154 03:37:51,224 --> 03:37:54,602 Very physical. Wilder than his brother Edwin. 2155 03:37:54,770 --> 03:37:58,272 That is one reproach l have of Shakespeare's heroes. 2156 03:37:58,440 --> 03:38:00,441 What reproach is that, dear? 2157 03:38:00,609 --> 03:38:02,902 They all make long speeches when they are killed. 2158 03:38:03,070 --> 03:38:04,278 [BOTH LAUGHlNG] 2159 03:38:04,446 --> 03:38:06,155 They do indeed. 2160 03:38:08,200 --> 03:38:11,202 ls this a dagger which l see before me. . . 2161 03:38:11,369 --> 03:38:14,663 . ..handle towards my hand? 2162 03:38:14,831 --> 03:38:17,750 Come, let me clutch thee. 2163 03:38:19,252 --> 03:38:22,004 l have thee not, yet l see thee still. 2164 03:38:22,631 --> 03:38:27,593 Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible to feeling as to sight? 2165 03:38:27,928 --> 03:38:32,223 Or art thou but a dagger of the mind. . . 2166 03:38:34,226 --> 03:38:36,268 . ..a false creation. . . 2167 03:38:36,520 --> 03:38:40,397 . ..proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain? 2168 03:38:40,565 --> 03:38:42,066 l see thee yet. . . 2169 03:38:42,400 --> 03:38:44,819 . ..in form as palpable as this which now l draw. 2170 03:38:44,986 --> 03:38:47,446 Thou marshall'st me the way that l was going. .. 2171 03:38:47,948 --> 03:38:51,700 . ..and such an instrument l was to use. 2172 03:38:53,286 --> 03:38:56,831 Mine eyes are made the fools o' the other senses. 2173 03:38:57,374 --> 03:38:59,375 l see thee still. . . 2174 03:39:00,377 --> 03:39:04,547 . ..and on thy blade and dudgeon... 2175 03:39:05,382 --> 03:39:09,093 . ..gouts of blood, which was not so before. 2176 03:39:09,845 --> 03:39:13,848 lt is the bloody business which informs thus to mine eyes. 2177 03:39:16,059 --> 03:39:18,269 Whiles l threat... 2178 03:39:18,770 --> 03:39:19,937 . ..he lives. 2179 03:39:20,897 --> 03:39:25,276 Words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives. 2180 03:39:27,863 --> 03:39:31,907 l go, and it is done. 2181 03:39:33,410 --> 03:39:35,244 The bell invites me. 2182 03:39:37,247 --> 03:39:39,498 Hear it not, Duncan. . . 2183 03:39:40,125 --> 03:39:44,461 . ..for it is a knell that summons thee to heaven... 2184 03:39:45,714 --> 03:39:47,256 . ..or to hell. 2185 03:39:59,978 --> 03:40:02,438 Well, Mr. Booth, another triumph. 2186 03:40:03,273 --> 03:40:05,900 The president and Mrs. Lincoln wish to see you. 2187 03:40:06,067 --> 03:40:07,276 [CHUCKLES] 2188 03:40:12,407 --> 03:40:14,617 You may tell that tyrant... 2189 03:40:15,994 --> 03:40:18,078 . ..that destroyer of civil liberties. . . 2190 03:40:18,914 --> 03:40:20,831 . ..that warmonger... 2191 03:40:21,958 --> 03:40:23,459 . ..that l am indisposed. Huh? 2192 03:40:26,796 --> 03:40:29,965 Better still, tell him nothing. 2193 03:40:32,135 --> 03:40:34,470 Tell him l'd already gone. 2194 03:40:45,315 --> 03:40:46,815 Golly gee, Booth. 2195 03:40:48,068 --> 03:40:51,654 An endorsement from the president of the United States. 2196 03:40:53,490 --> 03:40:55,699 Could be a big thing for your career. 2197 03:41:18,098 --> 03:41:19,765 LEE: General, from what we've observed. . . 2198 03:41:19,933 --> 03:41:22,685 . ..Hooker has moved five corps, maybe 70,000 men. 2199 03:41:22,852 --> 03:41:25,312 They're digging in around Chancellor's mansion. 2200 03:41:25,480 --> 03:41:30,359 Sedgwick has another 40,000 spread out along the Stafford Heights. . . 2201 03:41:30,527 --> 03:41:34,822 . ..on the north bank of the Rappahannock in front of General Early at Fredericksburg. 2202 03:41:34,990 --> 03:41:39,451 Now, there's possibly 30,000 more back along the river north of here. . . 2203 03:41:39,619 --> 03:41:41,245 . ..that we've not yet located. 2204 03:41:42,497 --> 03:41:44,623 We're not in a position of strength here. 2205 03:41:44,791 --> 03:41:48,502 We owe a great deal to the unexplainable, the mystery of General Hooker. . . 2206 03:41:48,670 --> 03:41:51,046 . ..who's allowed us to maneuver freely... 2207 03:41:51,214 --> 03:41:56,593 . ..between two parts of an army that's more than twice our strength. 2208 03:41:57,178 --> 03:42:00,639 We do not yet understand his plan. 2209 03:42:00,807 --> 03:42:03,100 He may still plan a move toward Gordonsville. . . 2210 03:42:03,268 --> 03:42:05,602 . ..move around below us, cut us off from Richmond. 2211 03:42:05,895 --> 03:42:08,397 And there's still Sedgwick on the river. 2212 03:42:08,732 --> 03:42:13,110 Now Sedgwick shows no signs of moving, but that could change. 2213 03:42:13,486 --> 03:42:15,237 They're anchored against the river. . . 2214 03:42:15,405 --> 03:42:18,741 . ..and their lines continue down below Chancellorsville. . . 2215 03:42:18,908 --> 03:42:20,993 . ..then curves along here. 2216 03:42:21,202 --> 03:42:24,580 We've observed their lines curving out in these open clearings. . . 2217 03:42:24,748 --> 03:42:27,750 . ..then extending on out to the west. 2218 03:42:27,917 --> 03:42:31,503 Then what, general? Do you know where their right flank is? 2219 03:42:31,671 --> 03:42:35,007 JACKSON: No. Not yet. LEE: We must know. We must know. 2220 03:42:35,175 --> 03:42:38,677 lf he marches in that direction, he could threaten our flank.. . 2221 03:42:38,845 --> 03:42:43,182 . ..or be going toward Gordonsville before we can react. 2222 03:42:46,644 --> 03:42:49,271 Out here, in the west, along this turnpike, here... 2223 03:42:49,439 --> 03:42:54,151 . ..their right flank's in the air. lt's the one place they're not digging in. 2224 03:42:54,319 --> 03:42:56,737 They're not expecting any pressure there. 2225 03:42:57,238 --> 03:43:01,658 -Who's on their flank? -1 1 th Corps. Oliver Howard. 2226 03:43:01,826 --> 03:43:06,538 Mm-hm. Were there any roads farther down below the turnpike? 2227 03:43:06,706 --> 03:43:09,500 Yes, sir. lndeed there are, good roads. 2228 03:43:09,667 --> 03:43:13,087 That's Catherine's Furnace here and there's a road here. 2229 03:43:13,254 --> 03:43:16,507 -There's a road over this way. -Then, we must hit them there. 2230 03:43:16,674 --> 03:43:19,968 Then attack the flank. They will have nowhere to go. 2231 03:43:20,136 --> 03:43:23,889 They'll have to go back across the river or we will destroy them. 2232 03:43:24,057 --> 03:43:27,643 We're too close to their lines. They'll observe our movements. 2233 03:43:27,811 --> 03:43:30,145 There must be another road farther down. 2234 03:43:30,980 --> 03:43:33,148 Now, is there someone we know? 2235 03:43:33,316 --> 03:43:36,276 Someone we can trust who knows the area? 2236 03:43:36,694 --> 03:43:39,071 Captain Pendleton. Find Reverend Lacy for me. 2237 03:43:39,239 --> 03:43:41,323 LACY: l'm, uh, here, sir. 2238 03:43:41,491 --> 03:43:43,784 This is my chaplain, the Reverend Tucker Lacy. 2239 03:43:43,952 --> 03:43:45,994 He has family in this area. 2240 03:43:46,162 --> 03:43:48,205 General Lee. 2241 03:43:49,332 --> 03:43:52,918 Reverend, it would be very helpful if you could find us a safe route... 2242 03:43:53,086 --> 03:43:57,548 -. . .around the enemy. -Well, sir, uh, there, l know a family. 2243 03:43:57,715 --> 03:44:02,261 The Wellfords. Uh, l suggest a visit to them. We may find ourselves a guide. 2244 03:44:02,429 --> 03:44:06,974 Please go at once, Mr. Lacy. Find someone who might show us how we might proceed. 2245 03:44:07,142 --> 03:44:08,851 Yes, sir. 2246 03:44:10,895 --> 03:44:15,691 Then it has been decided, general. This mission will be yours. 2247 03:44:18,153 --> 03:44:20,612 l would not have it any other way. 2248 03:44:33,042 --> 03:44:35,377 Where is General Jackson, Jim? 2249 03:44:36,880 --> 03:44:39,339 He done gone to see his officers, sir. 2250 03:44:43,303 --> 03:44:48,557 How come that you know so much about what the general is thinking, Jim? 2251 03:44:49,392 --> 03:44:50,851 None of us do. 2252 03:44:51,019 --> 03:44:54,354 The general never tells me nothing, sir. 2253 03:44:54,522 --> 03:44:57,608 But the way l knows is this: 2254 03:44:57,775 --> 03:45:01,445 The general say his prayers twice a day... 2255 03:45:01,613 --> 03:45:03,489 . ..morning and night. 2256 03:45:03,656 --> 03:45:08,243 But if he gets out of bed in the night two or three times to pray... 2257 03:45:08,411 --> 03:45:11,163 . .. l just packs the haversack. 2258 03:45:11,331 --> 03:45:15,584 l know there's a move on hand and hell to pay in the morning. 2259 03:45:15,793 --> 03:45:17,377 [LAUGH lNG] 2260 03:45:18,087 --> 03:45:20,255 "Hell to pay in the morning." 2261 03:45:20,798 --> 03:45:22,049 Very amusing. 2262 03:45:22,634 --> 03:45:24,593 -Amusing. -Yeah. 2263 03:45:26,095 --> 03:45:27,429 Yeah. 2264 03:45:28,640 --> 03:45:30,098 Wait. 2265 03:45:34,103 --> 03:45:36,146 There is another road. 2266 03:45:39,442 --> 03:45:42,319 lt's a road that runs well below the Federal lines. 2267 03:45:42,487 --> 03:45:45,656 The Wellford boy explained it to me. He knows the route. 2268 03:45:45,990 --> 03:45:49,201 He will march with us to where this road rejoins the turnpike. . . 2269 03:45:49,369 --> 03:45:51,995 . ..then we turn to the east and attack their right flank. 2270 03:45:52,497 --> 03:45:56,959 lt is a greater distance, perhaps 1 2 or 1 3 miles, but the boys can do it. 2271 03:45:57,126 --> 03:45:58,502 They have never let us down. 2272 03:46:02,757 --> 03:46:04,466 Farewell, general. 2273 03:46:05,426 --> 03:46:07,553 How many troops will you require? 2274 03:46:08,471 --> 03:46:10,222 Five, general, my whole corps. 2275 03:46:11,599 --> 03:46:13,642 And what will you leave me? 2276 03:46:13,977 --> 03:46:17,729 Well, the divisions of Anderson and McLaws. 2277 03:46:18,982 --> 03:46:23,360 You leave me 1 2,000 men against Hooker's 70,000. 2278 03:46:24,070 --> 03:46:26,321 lf Hooker pushes out of his trenches.. . 2279 03:46:26,489 --> 03:46:30,158 . ..he could destroy not only the plan but possibly the Army. 2280 03:46:30,952 --> 03:46:33,829 And there's still Sedgwick along the river. 2281 03:46:33,997 --> 03:46:38,292 How long will he sit staring at Marye's Hill? How long? 2282 03:46:42,130 --> 03:46:45,048 We've divided the Army before. 2283 03:46:46,551 --> 03:46:51,096 We must retain the advantage of surprise, we must outflank the flankers. 2284 03:46:51,264 --> 03:46:54,683 We must beat them at their own game. 2285 03:46:57,145 --> 03:47:03,275 Take your entire corps, General Jackson, and destroy the enemy. 2286 03:47:05,028 --> 03:47:07,112 God be with you. 2287 03:47:23,546 --> 03:47:25,839 Boys, my days are numbered. 2288 03:47:26,758 --> 03:47:28,592 My time has come. 2289 03:47:30,011 --> 03:47:34,806 You can laugh, but my time has come. 2290 03:47:37,769 --> 03:47:41,772 l got a 20-dollar gold piece l carried through the war and a silver watch. . . 2291 03:47:41,939 --> 03:47:44,483 . ..my daddy sent to me through the lines. 2292 03:47:48,279 --> 03:47:50,572 Take them off of me when l'm dead. 2293 03:47:51,949 --> 03:47:55,577 Give them to my captain to give to my daddy when he gets back home. 2294 03:47:55,745 --> 03:47:59,289 Here's my clothes and my blanket. Anybody who wishes can have them. 2295 03:48:01,000 --> 03:48:06,797 My rations l do not wish at all. My gun and cartridge box l expect to die with. 2296 03:48:17,392 --> 03:48:18,934 -Mr. Smith. -Sir. 2297 03:48:19,102 --> 03:48:23,105 Your instructions to the ranks: There is to be no noise, l want no talking. 2298 03:48:23,272 --> 03:48:25,816 Stragglers will be bayoneted, let the men know. 2299 03:48:25,983 --> 03:48:30,445 No muskets are to be loaded until we deploy for battle. Secrecy, Mr. Smith. 2300 03:48:30,613 --> 03:48:33,198 Everything depends upon the element of surprise. 2301 03:48:33,366 --> 03:48:37,202 Sir, l'll convey the orders. No stragglers. 2302 03:48:41,499 --> 03:48:44,710 -Reverend. -May we bow our heads. 2303 03:48:46,462 --> 03:48:51,216 Dear Lord, heavenly Father, you who know all things. 2304 03:48:51,384 --> 03:48:54,845 We face again a mighty foe, a vast host. 2305 03:48:55,304 --> 03:48:58,223 An enemy more than twice our number. 2306 03:48:58,391 --> 03:49:02,978 But you have taught us to fear not, to trust in you. 2307 03:49:03,312 --> 03:49:08,316 When the Philistines came before them, the people of lsrael feared Goliath. 2308 03:49:08,484 --> 03:49:10,318 Their Army was in terror. 2309 03:49:10,486 --> 03:49:14,448 No one had the courage to stand against the mighty warrior. 2310 03:49:14,615 --> 03:49:18,660 Then you brought forth David, a mere boy. 2311 03:49:18,828 --> 03:49:21,788 And Saul armed David with his armor... 2312 03:49:21,956 --> 03:49:25,959 ...and he put a helmet of brass upon his head. 2313 03:49:26,127 --> 03:49:29,337 Also he armed him with a coat of mail. 2314 03:49:29,505 --> 03:49:35,761 And DaVid girded his sword upon his armor and he assayed to go. 2315 03:50:01,245 --> 03:50:06,208 General Rodes, deploy your men on either side of the turnpike, brigade front. 2316 03:50:06,375 --> 03:50:08,627 How soon will General Colston's men be up? 2317 03:50:08,795 --> 03:50:10,921 We're right behind, general. 2318 03:50:15,802 --> 03:50:17,219 JACKSON: General Lee... 2319 03:50:18,763 --> 03:50:21,765 ...l hope as soon as practicable to attack... 2320 03:50:21,933 --> 03:50:27,229 ...l trust that an ever kind providence will bless us with great success. 2321 03:50:31,526 --> 03:50:33,819 Take this to General Lee. 2322 03:50:36,781 --> 03:50:39,783 Well, General Rodes... 2323 03:50:41,953 --> 03:50:46,206 . ..it appears the Virginia Military lnstitute will be heard from today. 2324 03:50:47,416 --> 03:50:49,292 Deploy your brigade. 2325 03:53:05,054 --> 03:53:09,557 Two hours of daylight left. Are you ready, General Rodes? 2326 03:53:10,017 --> 03:53:11,977 You may move forward. 2327 03:55:27,905 --> 03:55:29,531 [ALL SHOUTlNG] 2328 03:55:38,207 --> 03:55:39,916 SOLDlER 1 : Fall back! 2329 03:55:40,084 --> 03:55:42,252 SOLDlER 2: They're coming! Get your muskets! 2330 03:56:01,230 --> 03:56:04,774 -Shoulder to shoulder! Let's go, let's go! -Fall back! 2331 03:56:05,860 --> 03:56:08,278 Aim, fire! 2332 03:56:08,445 --> 03:56:09,904 Pull back and save yourself! 2333 03:56:46,400 --> 03:56:50,111 Fall back! 2334 03:56:50,279 --> 03:56:52,780 Fire! Fall back! 2335 03:56:53,115 --> 03:56:56,576 lnto the trees, men! Fall back! 2336 03:57:09,465 --> 03:57:10,965 SOLDlER 3: lnto the trees! 2337 03:57:30,361 --> 03:57:32,946 Form a line! Form a line! 2338 03:57:33,113 --> 03:57:34,822 Form a line! 2339 03:57:35,491 --> 03:57:37,075 -Run! Run! -Charge! 2340 03:58:21,620 --> 03:58:23,246 Press on! 2341 03:58:29,545 --> 03:58:34,007 Hold up right here! Aim! Fire! 2342 03:59:05,706 --> 03:59:10,335 Push on! 2343 03:59:18,177 --> 03:59:35,151 Fire! 2344 04:00:15,275 --> 04:00:18,736 Hell, that's hot. l knew you'd be all right, you dang fool. 2345 04:00:25,744 --> 04:00:26,994 Oh, God. 2346 04:00:42,719 --> 04:00:44,137 Regroup! 2347 04:00:44,638 --> 04:00:47,515 -Stop running! -Move into line! 2348 04:00:47,683 --> 04:00:49,350 Stay together! 2349 04:00:49,893 --> 04:00:52,603 My God! Give them the bayonet! 2350 04:00:54,773 --> 04:00:57,233 -Stop running! -Stop running! 2351 04:00:57,401 --> 04:00:59,444 Stop running, soldier! 2352 04:00:59,611 --> 04:01:04,282 Stop running! Rally with me, men! 2353 04:01:05,617 --> 04:01:08,578 -Rally with me! -Stop! Rally around the general! 2354 04:01:10,581 --> 04:01:14,292 We have stopped, sir. Can't see. The lines are tangled. 2355 04:01:14,460 --> 04:01:17,795 We're mixed in with Rodes' men. lt's confusion, sir. 2356 04:01:17,963 --> 04:01:20,882 We need Hill to come up. Hill's men can move on by us. 2357 04:01:21,049 --> 04:01:23,551 Tell General Colston he must re-form his men. 2358 04:01:23,719 --> 04:01:27,513 Now l will strongly urge General Hill to push forward hard. 2359 04:01:27,681 --> 04:01:32,685 We must not stop. Let General Colston know they will run if we press them. 2360 04:01:32,853 --> 04:01:34,562 Yes, sir. 2361 04:01:35,230 --> 04:01:39,567 General Hill, you must keep the men moving. We must keep the pressure up. 2362 04:01:39,735 --> 04:01:43,571 We have broken their flank. We can crush them now if we can cut them off. 2363 04:01:43,739 --> 04:01:46,199 We must not give them time to get organized. 2364 04:01:46,366 --> 04:01:48,576 General, take your division forward. 2365 04:01:48,744 --> 04:01:52,580 Press on north, move toward the river, toward the United States ford. 2366 04:01:52,748 --> 04:01:56,083 -We must not let them escape. -lt's late in the day, general. 2367 04:01:56,251 --> 04:01:59,128 -We don't know the ground. -Boswell! 2368 04:01:59,296 --> 04:02:04,091 You will ride with General Hill. You will find a way through the woods to the northeast. 2369 04:02:04,259 --> 04:02:06,928 You will find the rear of the enemy's position. 2370 04:02:07,095 --> 04:02:08,721 Yes, sir. 2371 04:02:08,889 --> 04:02:11,432 We will cut them off, general! 2372 04:02:58,313 --> 04:03:01,440 They're digging in. Must be Federal. 2373 04:03:04,736 --> 04:03:08,239 Sound carries at night, they could be a ways off. 2374 04:03:12,494 --> 04:03:17,081 General, sir, we are beyond our lines. This is no place for you, sir. 2375 04:03:21,128 --> 04:03:22,628 You're right. 2376 04:03:26,258 --> 04:03:28,843 lt cannot go the way l'd hoped. 2377 04:03:30,762 --> 04:03:32,972 lt will have to be tomorrow. 2378 04:03:35,684 --> 04:03:38,352 Gentlemen, let us return to the road. 2379 04:04:01,918 --> 04:04:04,211 Stop firing! You're firing at your own men! 2380 04:04:05,213 --> 04:04:06,464 Hold it! 2381 04:04:08,383 --> 04:04:10,926 Hold your fire! These are your own men here! 2382 04:04:11,386 --> 04:04:13,846 lt's a lie! Pour into them, boys! 2383 04:04:16,391 --> 04:04:19,018 Cease fire! Cease fire! 2384 04:04:19,478 --> 04:04:22,688 General Hill, they're our men! 2385 04:04:28,820 --> 04:04:30,780 What have they done? 2386 04:04:34,826 --> 04:04:36,285 Who is this? 2387 04:04:38,288 --> 04:04:41,749 Oh, God, general! Are you hurt badly? 2388 04:04:41,917 --> 04:04:45,461 l'm afraid l am, in my shoulder. 2389 04:04:46,129 --> 04:04:49,340 And here. 2390 04:04:50,425 --> 04:04:54,970 -Get a litter. We need a litter. Move! SOLDlER: Yes, sir. 2391 04:04:55,430 --> 04:05:00,101 -We must leave here, general. -Here, take this. lt'll help, sir. 2392 04:05:05,816 --> 04:05:09,026 l will try to keep this from the knowledge of the troops. 2393 04:05:09,194 --> 04:05:11,946 Thank you, general. 2394 04:05:13,573 --> 04:05:18,285 The Yankees have set up a battery not a hundred yards. We must get away! 2395 04:05:25,127 --> 04:05:28,963 Ready? Lift! Careful now. 2396 04:05:31,800 --> 04:05:34,385 Move out. Ready, lift. 2397 04:05:56,408 --> 04:06:04,415 Fire! 2398 04:06:07,002 --> 04:06:12,173 General. Lie quiet, or you will most certainly be killed. 2399 04:06:25,896 --> 04:06:26,937 Let's go. Lift! 2400 04:06:30,192 --> 04:06:33,110 Move! Ready? Lift! 2401 04:06:52,589 --> 04:06:56,759 Doctor, good to see you. 2402 04:06:58,386 --> 04:07:02,389 l am hurt badly. 2403 04:07:03,517 --> 04:07:07,394 l fear l am dying. 2404 04:07:10,524 --> 04:07:14,610 Sir, l want you to drink this. 2405 04:07:15,946 --> 04:07:18,405 lt's whiskey and morphine. 2406 04:07:23,870 --> 04:07:29,500 Your right hand is minor. The ball lodged under the skin. 2407 04:07:30,919 --> 04:07:32,920 lt's these other wounds. 2408 04:07:34,798 --> 04:07:38,133 l need to examine your arm. 2409 04:07:38,301 --> 04:07:42,388 And l'll administer chloroform to make it painless. 2410 04:07:43,473 --> 04:07:48,143 lf l should find that the condition warrants amputation... 2411 04:07:48,603 --> 04:07:51,105 . ..may l proceed at once? 2412 04:07:54,776 --> 04:07:59,238 l have complete faith in you, Dr. McGuire. 2413 04:08:00,490 --> 04:08:04,577 You must do to me whatever you think necessary. 2414 04:08:14,296 --> 04:08:16,630 Breathe deeply, general. 2415 04:08:23,972 --> 04:08:26,932 What an infinite blessing. 2416 04:08:36,526 --> 04:08:38,736 Blessing. 2417 04:08:43,783 --> 04:08:45,451 [ALL CHEERlNG] 2418 04:09:04,512 --> 04:09:08,390 Doesn't seem right that General Jackson isn't here to see this. 2419 04:09:08,892 --> 04:09:15,189 No, major. lt does not seem right at all. But it is the will of God. 2420 04:09:17,233 --> 04:09:22,404 He's lost his left arm. l've lost my right. 2421 04:09:42,759 --> 04:09:44,176 General? 2422 04:09:46,596 --> 04:09:48,514 How you feeling, sir? 2423 04:09:49,224 --> 04:09:52,893 Do not concern yourself about me. 2424 04:09:53,478 --> 04:09:56,730 But tell me, how are we faring? 2425 04:09:56,898 --> 04:10:01,110 General, the enemy's gone across the river. 2426 04:10:01,277 --> 04:10:04,571 We secured the high ground around Chancellorsville. 2427 04:10:04,948 --> 04:10:07,741 General Stuart did well by you, sir. 2428 04:10:09,077 --> 04:10:11,286 And the Stonewall brigade... 2429 04:10:14,082 --> 04:10:19,253 . ..right in the middle of it, sir. "Remember Jackson," they shouted. 2430 04:10:19,713 --> 04:10:21,839 l heard that all day. 2431 04:10:23,049 --> 04:10:25,676 They were fighting for Stonewall. 2432 04:10:30,515 --> 04:10:36,186 Well, isn't that just like them. They are a noble set of men. 2433 04:10:36,855 --> 04:10:41,233 That name, Stonewall, belongs to the brigade, not to me. 2434 04:10:42,944 --> 04:10:44,737 l have the ball. 2435 04:10:47,323 --> 04:10:52,119 Dr. McGuire allowed me to keep the musket ball he took from your hand. 2436 04:10:54,622 --> 04:10:59,960 lt was a round, smooth bore. lt had to be one of ours. 2437 04:11:00,545 --> 04:11:05,257 l heard. They thought l was asleep. 2438 04:11:06,384 --> 04:11:10,971 lt could not be helped. There's no blame in war. 2439 04:11:12,640 --> 04:11:14,933 We must all forgive. 2440 04:11:38,583 --> 04:11:39,958 Watch your step. 2441 04:11:41,044 --> 04:11:42,669 Mrs. Jackson. 2442 04:11:56,184 --> 04:11:57,684 So am--? 2443 04:11:57,852 --> 04:12:01,522 Am l allowed to visit my husband before he is buried? 2444 04:12:01,689 --> 04:12:02,815 Buried? He's-- 2445 04:12:02,982 --> 04:12:05,734 Oh, my. No, no, no. This is the body of Frank Paxton. 2446 04:12:05,902 --> 04:12:10,239 General Paxton is moving his body back to Lexington. 2447 04:12:10,406 --> 04:12:13,826 Well, l knew Mr. Paxton. General Paxton, he's our neighbor. 2448 04:12:13,993 --> 04:12:15,869 His wife, she cried when he left. 2449 04:12:16,037 --> 04:12:19,206 l suppose she knew something like this would happen. 2450 04:12:20,333 --> 04:12:21,750 Thank you. 2451 04:12:23,128 --> 04:12:29,424 l had to remove your husband's left arm, patch his right hand. 2452 04:12:30,051 --> 04:12:33,846 He's healing well, l'm very pleased. But there is a new problem. 2453 04:12:34,013 --> 04:12:36,974 l do believe he is developing pneumonia. 2454 04:12:37,142 --> 04:12:41,145 -May l see him, doctor? -Well, certainly, certainly. Um, he's weak. 2455 04:12:41,312 --> 04:12:44,815 l've given him some medicine to help him sleep. 2456 04:12:44,983 --> 04:12:51,113 He's in some pain and the medication makes him drift away. He's in and out. 2457 04:13:04,335 --> 04:13:05,878 [KNOCKlNG ON DOOR] 2458 04:13:07,297 --> 04:13:13,218 General, l have a treat for you. Something you may have been missing. 2459 04:13:13,553 --> 04:13:16,555 Another medicine? 2460 04:13:18,892 --> 04:13:21,018 Very well, doctor. 2461 04:13:21,519 --> 04:13:25,939 No, it's not mine, actually. 2462 04:13:26,107 --> 04:13:30,110 But it may do you some good. 2463 04:13:37,493 --> 04:13:43,123 Oh, oh, oh, so sweet. Too much sugar. 2464 04:13:43,291 --> 04:13:47,836 Always the problem with my esposita's lemonade. 2465 04:14:09,609 --> 04:14:15,948 l'm so glad to see you looking so bright. 2466 04:14:20,036 --> 04:14:23,705 No, no. You must be cheerful. 2467 04:14:25,833 --> 04:14:27,334 Let's not have a long face. 2468 04:14:27,502 --> 04:14:32,839 You know l like cheerfulness and brightness in a sickroom. 2469 04:14:39,430 --> 04:14:41,265 Esposita. 2470 04:14:42,308 --> 04:14:44,559 My esposita. 2471 04:14:47,897 --> 04:14:51,775 l know you would gladly give your life for me. . . 2472 04:14:51,943 --> 04:14:57,656 . ..but l am perfectly resigned. Do not be sad. 2473 04:14:58,950 --> 04:15:01,910 l hope l may yet recover. 2474 04:15:06,040 --> 04:15:07,874 Pray for me. 2475 04:15:09,210 --> 04:15:15,590 But in your prayers, never forget to use the petition, "Thy will be done." 2476 04:15:29,689 --> 04:15:33,984 l'm so glad you're here. Your lemonade is delicious. 2477 04:15:34,152 --> 04:15:35,402 [CHUCKLES] 2478 04:15:36,279 --> 04:15:38,739 -lt's not too sweet. -Too much sugar. 2479 04:15:38,906 --> 04:15:41,575 l never told you that. 2480 04:15:43,828 --> 04:15:48,373 MAN: O, Caesar-- -Hence! Wilt thou lift up Olympus? 2481 04:15:48,541 --> 04:15:49,875 Great Caesar-- 2482 04:15:50,335 --> 04:15:53,587 Doth not Brutus bootless kneel? 2483 04:15:54,213 --> 04:15:56,548 Speak, hands, for me! 2484 04:15:57,884 --> 04:15:59,092 [GROANlNG] 2485 04:16:09,729 --> 04:16:11,938 Et tu, Brute! 2486 04:16:13,316 --> 04:16:14,649 [CROWD GASPlNG] 2487 04:16:15,777 --> 04:16:18,570 Then fall, Caesar. 2488 04:16:20,948 --> 04:16:23,825 Liberty! Freedom! 2489 04:16:25,244 --> 04:16:26,953 Tyranny is dead! 2490 04:16:31,584 --> 04:16:33,126 -Hello, Mrs. Chamberlain. -Hello. 2491 04:16:33,294 --> 04:16:35,295 -Thank you for staying. -Thank you. 2492 04:16:35,463 --> 04:16:37,297 Come, you must meet the other actors. 2493 04:16:37,465 --> 04:16:43,303 Mr. Harrison, Mr. Booth, may l present Colonel Chamberlain and his wife. 2494 04:16:44,555 --> 04:16:49,142 May l congratulate you, all of you, on a most moving interpretation. 2495 04:16:49,477 --> 04:16:51,645 This is only a play. 2496 04:16:51,813 --> 04:16:53,438 We've heard about you, colonel. . . 2497 04:16:53,606 --> 04:16:57,609 . ..and how you stood on the bridge of the Rappahannock like Horatius. . . 2498 04:16:57,777 --> 04:17:00,821 . ..as hundreds fled in panic round you. 2499 04:17:01,114 --> 04:17:05,992 How can our playing compare to what you have seen, what you have done? 2500 04:17:06,661 --> 04:17:09,830 Well, remember, gentlemen, l am not a soldier by nature. 2501 04:17:09,997 --> 04:17:12,124 l am a teacher of rhetoric... 2502 04:17:12,375 --> 04:17:15,669 . ..and my master, as yours, is Shakespeare. 2503 04:17:16,003 --> 04:17:18,839 And, uh, did you enjoy the play, Mrs. Chamberlain? 2504 04:17:19,006 --> 04:17:21,174 Oh. Very much. 2505 04:17:21,509 --> 04:17:23,760 Mr. Booth, tell me something. 2506 04:17:23,928 --> 04:17:28,682 Do you regard yourself as the hero or the villain of Shakespeare's play? 2507 04:17:30,184 --> 04:17:31,852 Well, ha, ha. . . . 2508 04:17:33,771 --> 04:17:38,024 Well, an actor must always regard himself as a hero, Mrs. Chamberlain... 2509 04:17:38,192 --> 04:17:42,028 . ..even if that role be no more than a simple soldier who only speaks one line. 2510 04:17:42,280 --> 04:17:48,034 Yes. lt's for the audience to decide who is a hero and who is villain. 2511 04:17:48,411 --> 04:17:51,037 We merely play the parts allotted to us. 2512 04:17:52,081 --> 04:17:54,207 How do you think of us, Mrs. Chamberlain... 2513 04:17:54,375 --> 04:17:57,419 . ..Cinna and Brutus, as heroes or villains? 2514 04:17:58,337 --> 04:17:59,838 Well. . . 2515 04:18:00,548 --> 04:18:03,216 . ..noblest Roman of them all. . . 2516 04:18:03,384 --> 04:18:06,845 . ..you cannot be villains in Shakespeare's eyes. . . 2517 04:18:07,013 --> 04:18:10,140 . ..though Dante makes you the worst villains in the world. . . 2518 04:18:10,308 --> 04:18:11,558 . ..after Judas lscariot. 2519 04:18:12,351 --> 04:18:15,228 No, you are not villains to Shakespeare. . . 2520 04:18:15,813 --> 04:18:17,731 . ..but l wonder, are you heroes? 2521 04:18:19,400 --> 04:18:21,943 -Oh. l speak too much. l'm sorry. -No, no, no. 2522 04:18:22,111 --> 04:18:25,405 My beloved husband has been given a few days' furlough here. . . 2523 04:18:25,573 --> 04:18:28,450 . ..and everything about these days delights me utterly. 2524 04:18:28,618 --> 04:18:32,078 Do not expect me to speak intelligently about your play or anything else. 2525 04:18:32,997 --> 04:18:38,752 My eyes, my heart, my whole being is dancing uncontrollably with joy. .. 2526 04:18:38,920 --> 04:18:41,838 . ..at being together with the man that l love. 2527 04:18:42,590 --> 04:18:46,426 Thank you for enriching my stay here with those immortal words. Thank you. 2528 04:18:47,261 --> 04:18:51,181 Come, Fanny. We must leave the players to rest after their exertions. 2529 04:18:51,349 --> 04:18:52,599 Good evening. 2530 04:18:55,311 --> 04:18:58,188 What a Caesar, Harrison. 2531 04:18:58,814 --> 04:19:00,690 What a Caesar. 2532 04:19:01,150 --> 04:19:04,236 Too young for Caesar. Henry V. 2533 04:19:04,779 --> 04:19:06,655 Yes, Henry V. 2534 04:19:06,822 --> 04:19:10,534 With that voice shouting, "Once more into the breach!" 2535 04:19:10,701 --> 04:19:14,538 Oh, yes. Henry V. 2536 04:19:21,963 --> 04:19:24,172 Teacher, not a soldier. 2537 04:19:24,590 --> 04:19:27,008 And a better actor than either of us. 2538 04:19:27,510 --> 04:19:30,679 But he's chosen the right role in the right play. 2539 04:19:31,264 --> 04:19:33,807 He'll be applauded long after we're forgotten. 2540 04:19:33,975 --> 04:19:38,478 All we can do, Harrison, is like l said to Mrs. Chamberlain. 2541 04:19:38,646 --> 04:19:43,149 All we can do is play the roles allotted to us. 2542 04:19:43,401 --> 04:19:47,487 Well, if a teacher of rhetoric can become a soldier, so can an actor. 2543 04:19:51,534 --> 04:19:55,495 l've known for some time l could not go on like this. 2544 04:19:56,414 --> 04:19:57,998 And now. ... 2545 04:20:00,459 --> 04:20:03,003 lf the Yankee cause can sway a man like that.. . 2546 04:20:03,170 --> 04:20:06,006 . ..then we need every man we can muster. 2547 04:20:06,173 --> 04:20:08,675 Booth, l'm quitting the stage. l have to go. 2548 04:20:09,385 --> 04:20:12,178 l loathe, l detest his cause. 2549 04:20:13,180 --> 04:20:16,016 But were l to be killed by a man like that. . . 2550 04:20:18,436 --> 04:20:19,853 . .. l'd regard it an honor. 2551 04:20:21,314 --> 04:20:25,150 Yes, sir. 2552 04:20:26,444 --> 04:20:27,819 An honor. 2553 04:20:30,072 --> 04:20:33,325 You were always inclined to melodrama, Harrison. 2554 04:20:34,535 --> 04:20:39,289 What makes you think you'll be a better soldier than an actor? 2555 04:20:40,499 --> 04:20:42,208 Stay here. 2556 04:20:43,711 --> 04:20:45,503 Your place is here. 2557 04:20:45,838 --> 04:20:49,257 Why should we think what we do is any less than what soldiers do? 2558 04:20:50,134 --> 04:20:51,885 We may be mere actors.. . 2559 04:20:52,595 --> 04:20:55,889 . ..but think of the words we help to keep alive. 2560 04:21:00,227 --> 04:21:02,896 Who will remember the names of.. . 2561 04:21:03,481 --> 04:21:07,776 . ..Queen Elizabeth's generals, and politicians? 2562 04:21:10,071 --> 04:21:11,321 Who will ever forget. . . 2563 04:21:12,198 --> 04:21:13,990 . ..the name... 2564 04:21:15,368 --> 04:21:16,951 . ..Shakespeare? 2565 04:21:25,670 --> 04:21:31,800 ls that my sweet darling angel? 2566 04:21:33,177 --> 04:21:34,344 [JULlA BABBLlNG] 2567 04:21:35,054 --> 04:21:37,263 My Julia. 2568 04:22:01,789 --> 04:22:04,207 ls it certain, doctor? 2569 04:22:05,376 --> 04:22:06,668 [SlGHS] 2570 04:22:08,129 --> 04:22:09,754 Does he know? 2571 04:22:12,049 --> 04:22:13,800 l have not told him. 2572 04:22:15,636 --> 04:22:17,137 Then l will. 2573 04:22:17,972 --> 04:22:19,806 He must know. 2574 04:22:20,933 --> 04:22:23,309 He must be prepared. 2575 04:22:23,477 --> 04:22:26,980 JOSEPH & ANNA [SlNGlNG]: Guard us, guide us 2576 04:22:27,148 --> 04:22:30,942 Keep us, feed us 2577 04:22:31,110 --> 04:22:37,532 For we have no help but thee 2578 04:22:38,367 --> 04:22:45,373 Yet possessing every blessing 2579 04:22:46,417 --> 04:22:53,423 lf our God our father be 2580 04:23:16,197 --> 04:23:18,239 My darling... 2581 04:23:21,368 --> 04:23:24,245 . ..today is Sunday. 2582 04:23:26,749 --> 04:23:32,462 Do you know that the doctor says you must very soon be in heaven? 2583 04:23:35,424 --> 04:23:41,846 Do you not feel willing to acquiesce in God's allotment if he wills you to go today? 2584 04:23:47,686 --> 04:23:54,734 l prefer it. 2585 04:23:57,780 --> 04:23:59,072 Well. . . 2586 04:24:01,033 --> 04:24:04,035 . ..by the time this day closes. . . 2587 04:24:05,287 --> 04:24:08,456 . ..you will be with the blessed Savior in his glory. 2588 04:24:08,624 --> 04:24:09,833 [SOBBlNG] 2589 04:24:12,586 --> 04:24:13,837 l .... 2590 04:24:15,798 --> 04:24:22,095 l will be an infinite gainer to be translated. 2591 04:24:53,127 --> 04:24:54,752 General Lee. 2592 04:25:00,759 --> 04:25:02,802 What is the news, Reverend? 2593 04:25:02,970 --> 04:25:07,473 General Lee, l must report that his case appears hopeless. 2594 04:25:09,935 --> 04:25:14,355 His wounds are healing, but he's dying of pneumonia. 2595 04:25:17,401 --> 04:25:21,362 Surely General Jackson must recover. 2596 04:25:22,031 --> 04:25:26,826 God will not take him from us, not now that we need him so very much. 2597 04:25:31,248 --> 04:25:33,499 Will you see him, sir? 2598 04:25:35,377 --> 04:25:38,004 No, sir, l won't. No, sir. 2599 04:25:47,222 --> 04:25:50,433 When you return, l trust you'll find him better. 2600 04:25:53,020 --> 04:25:59,150 And when the occasion offers, tell him that l prayed for him last night.. . 2601 04:26:01,904 --> 04:26:07,158 . ..as l never prayed, l believe, for myself. 2602 04:26:08,202 --> 04:26:14,874 Please tell him. 2603 04:26:16,251 --> 04:26:17,710 Sir. 2604 04:26:39,108 --> 04:26:41,109 Push up that column. 2605 04:26:41,735 --> 04:26:43,695 Move up that column. 2606 04:26:48,117 --> 04:26:51,536 Pendleton, take charge of that line. Where's Smith? 2607 04:26:55,416 --> 04:26:59,085 Tell him. Push up that column. 2608 04:27:00,587 --> 04:27:05,883 Move the batteries to the center of the crest. There's no time to waste. 2609 04:27:06,927 --> 04:27:11,180 General Stuart, no quarter to the violators of our homes and hearths. 2610 04:27:15,269 --> 04:27:21,065 General Lee, we must take the war to the enemy. 2611 04:27:30,951 --> 04:27:33,494 [SOBBlNG] You are the 1 st Brigade. 2612 04:27:36,123 --> 04:27:38,624 Advance, my brave boys. 2613 04:27:41,253 --> 04:27:45,465 Press on. 2614 04:28:08,781 --> 04:28:11,866 Let us cross over the river. . . 2615 04:28:14,411 --> 04:28:17,914 . ..and rest under the shade of the trees. 2616 04:29:25,566 --> 04:29:26,732 [SOLDlER PLAYlNG DRUM] 2617 04:39:50,273 --> 04:39:52,274 [English - US - SDH] 212112

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