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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie|{{Gods and Generals}} | ||
|name = Gods and Generals | |||
|picture = Gods And Generals.jpg | |||
|caption = ''DVD cover'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = Ronald F. Maxwell | |||
|date= 2003 | |||
|language=English | |||
|studio=Turner Pictures | |||
|distributor=New Line Cinema | |||
|character1 =Gen. Robert E. Lee <br> | |||
|actor1=[[Robert Duvall]] | |||
|character2=Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson | |||
|actor2 = [[Stephen Lang]] | |||
|character3 =Joshua Chamberlain | |||
|actor3 = [[Jeff Daniels]] | |||
|character4 =Thomas Chamberlain | |||
|actor4 = [[C. Thomas Howell]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''Gods and Generals''''' is the 2003 American Civil War film that depicts the Battles of Bull Run, Fredricksburg, and Chancellorville | |||
'''''Gods and Generals''''' is the 2003 American Civil War film that depicts the Battles of Bull Run, Fredricksburg, and Chancellorville that is a prequel to 1993's ''[[Gettysburg]]''. Several cast members from the 1993 film returned for this prequel, including [[Jeff Daniels]], [[C. Thomas Howell]], and [[Stephen Lang]] (who portrays a different character in this film). [[Robert Duvall]] co-stars as General Robert E. Lee (Duvall is an actual distant relative of the Confederate general). ''Gods and Generals'' was an adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Jeff Shaara (1993's ''[[Gettysburg]]'' was based on 'The Killer Angels', written by Shaara's father, Michael). | |||
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=Rifles= | |||
==Springfield Model 1861== | ==Springfield Model 1861== | ||
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Union and Confederate troops carry [[Springfield 1861]] muskets. There are several epic battle scenes showing men reloading and firing their Springfields at one another. A Springfield is used to wound Stonewall Jackson ([[Stephen Lang]]) by accidental friendly fire. | Union and Confederate troops carry [[Springfield 1861]] muskets. There are several epic battle scenes showing men reloading and firing their Springfields at one another. A Springfield is used to wound Stonewall Jackson ([[Stephen Lang]]) by accidental friendly fire. | ||
[[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield Model 1861 - .58 caliber minie ball.]] | [[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield Model 1861 - .58 caliber minie ball.]] | ||
[[Image:GG_spring_61.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:GG 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier in the foreground and the one behind him aiming forward use Model 1861s, the second aiming forward uses a Model 1842]] | [[Image:GG 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier in the foreground and the one behind him aiming forward use Model 1861s, the second aiming forward uses a Model 1842]] | ||
[[Image:GG 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some of the soldiers in this shot are using P1853 Enfields, which is accurate, as they are the troops of the Irish Brigade of the Army of the Potomac, the regiments of which were armed with Enfields and M1842 Springfield .69 caliber smoothbores.]] | [[Image:GG 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some of the soldiers in this shot are using P1853 Enfields, which is accurate, as they are the troops of the Irish Brigade of the Army of the Potomac, the regiments of which were armed with Enfields and M1842 Springfield .69 caliber smoothbores.]] | ||
==Enfield Pattern 1853== | |||
Most of the Union and Confederate soldiers can be seen with [[Enfield 1853]] muskets. Thomas Chamberlain ([[C. Thomas Howell]]) fires one in the Battle of Fredricksburg. | |||
[[Image:1853enfield.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Enfield Pattern 1853 - .577 Minie ball]] | |||
[[Image:GG_enfield_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Stonewall Jackson ([[Stephen Lang]]) next to an [[Enfield 1853]].]] | |||
[[Image:GG_enfield_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Confederate soldiers wait to open fire.]] | |||
[[Image:GG_enfield_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Union troops fire their muskets.]] | |||
[[Image:GG_enfield_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Irish-Confederate soldier aims at Union soldiers.]] | |||
==Springfield Model 1842== | |||
Among the [[Springfield 1861]] and [[Enfield 1853]] muskets the [[Springfield Model 1842]] is also used by the Union and Conferderation. | |||
[[Image:Springfield1842musket.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Springfield Model 1842 - .69 smoothbore]] | |||
[[Image:GG_spring_42_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Confederate recruits with [[Springfield Model 1842]].]] | |||
[[Image:GG_spring_42_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The musket in the middle.]] | |||
[[Image:GG_spring_42_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|the Confederate soldier on the left.]] | |||
==M1841 Mississippi Musket== | |||
A Confederate soldier fires a [[M1841 Mississippi Musket]] during the crossing of Union troops. | |||
[[Image:miss1841.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1841 Mississippi rifle - .58 Minie ball]] | |||
[[Image:GG_spring_47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left.]] | |||
==Whitworth Rifle== | |||
The [[Whitworth Rifle]] appears briefly with a scope. | |||
[[Image:Whitworth.jpg|thumb|none|501px|Reproduction Whitworth military rifle - .451 percussion]] | |||
[[Image:GG_sniper.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sniper on the right.]] | |||
=Revolvers= | |||
==Colt 1860 Army== | ==Colt 1860 Army== | ||
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[[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt 1860 Army .44 caliber.]] | [[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt 1860 Army .44 caliber.]] | ||
[[Image:GG_colt0.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:GG 013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:GG 013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:GG 012.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joshua Chamberlain ([[Jeff Daniels]]) with a Colt 1860.]] | [[Image:GG 012.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joshua Chamberlain ([[Jeff Daniels]]) with a Colt 1860.]] | ||
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[[Image:GG 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:GG 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
=Cannon= | |||
Cannon are used in every battle scene, taking out several soldiers with each shot. | Cannon are used in every battle scene, taking out several soldiers with each shot. | ||
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Gods and Generals is the 2003 American Civil War film that depicts the Battles of Bull Run, Fredricksburg, and Chancellorville that is a prequel to 1993's Gettysburg. Several cast members from the 1993 film returned for this prequel, including Jeff Daniels, C. Thomas Howell, and Stephen Lang (who portrays a different character in this film). Robert Duvall co-stars as General Robert E. Lee (Duvall is an actual distant relative of the Confederate general). Gods and Generals was an adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Jeff Shaara (1993's Gettysburg was based on 'The Killer Angels', written by Shaara's father, Michael).
The following weapons were used in the film Gods and Generals:
Rifles
Springfield Model 1861
Union and Confederate troops carry Springfield 1861 muskets. There are several epic battle scenes showing men reloading and firing their Springfields at one another. A Springfield is used to wound Stonewall Jackson (Stephen Lang) by accidental friendly fire.
Enfield Pattern 1853
Most of the Union and Confederate soldiers can be seen with Enfield 1853 muskets. Thomas Chamberlain (C. Thomas Howell) fires one in the Battle of Fredricksburg.
Springfield Model 1842
Among the Springfield 1861 and Enfield 1853 muskets the Springfield Model 1842 is also used by the Union and Conferderation.
M1841 Mississippi Musket
A Confederate soldier fires a M1841 Mississippi Musket during the crossing of Union troops.
Whitworth Rifle
The Whitworth Rifle appears briefly with a scope.
Revolvers
Colt 1860 Army
Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels) carries a Colt 1860, which he wields and fires most notably in the Battle of Fredricksburg. Several officers carry Colt 1860s in their holsters.
Thomas Chamberlain (C. Thomas Howell) carries a Colt 1851, and uses it mostly at the Battle of Fredricksburg. Two of the Confederate Irish volunteers are seen firing Colt 1851s at the Union Irish volunteers at Fredricksburg. Several Confederate officers carry Colt 1851s, and keep them drawn most notably when Stonewall Jackson (Stephen Lang) is accidentally shot by his own men.
Cannon
Cannon are used in every battle scene, taking out several soldiers with each shot.
