| GETTYSBURG Compilation 1 ( Command & Control Failures) Robert F Maxwell's first film in his Civil War Trilogy (The 3rd is still to be made)which was based on the book "The Killer Angels". This movie, whilst being historically accurate in depicting the events of July 1863, fails to outline in detail the command and control failures which cost the Confederates this turning point battle in the Civil War. The 2 instances in which this subject is briefly referred to is the incident with J.E.B. Stuart and Ewell's failure to function on the first day.Certainly these shortcomings were to have a major influence on the Battle but the movie does not highlight the bizarre and insubordinate behaviour of General James Longstreet and the unsuitability of General A.P. Hill for corps command. In this scene General Robert E Lee, superbly played by Martin Sheen, confronts his cavalry commander J.E.B. Stuart. GETTYSBURG (1993) Directed By Robert F Maxwell Country of Origin : USA Theatrical Release DATE : 08.10.93 US Runtime : 261 Mins CAST: LT GEN James Longstreet: TOM BERENGER GEN Robert E Lee: MARTIN SHEEN COL Joshua Chamberlain : JEFF DANIELS MAJ GEN George Pickett : STEPHEN LANG BRIG GEN Buford : SAM ELLIOT MAJ GEN J.E.B. Stuart : JOSEPH FUQUA BRIG GEN Armistead : RICHARD JORDAN Tags: stonewall jackson confederates union robert lee joe hooker chancellorsville american civil war |