[Tank-FL]

You should read the book. It TOWERS above the Movie. The Movie is bascially a re-write.

You will love the book. So take the time and pick up the text and you will not put it down.

VMI will be heard from TODAY!

[irish guard]

Actaully, I have read all the Shaara \books. The thing I found most stunning was that this was Hollywood and Ted Turner behind this.....and the religion stayed in. stunning.

[CatoRenasci]

I have to say I was rather disappointed in the film. Aside from the anachronism of showing the Corps leaving from the Jackson Arch side of Old Barracks rather than Washington Arch, which was actually there in 1861, I just find it hard to believe that Jackson, Lee and the various other people portrayed in the film were always so grave and deliberate, that they spoke so pompously. I know the 19th century was a more formal time, but the filmwriters seem to have taken the formality of written prose, and assumed it represented contermporary speech as closely as the dialog in a trashy novel representes modern speech.

My own bet is that the way Cadets talked in 1861 was not a whole lot different from the way Cadets talk today, or did anywhere in between (as in whenever the Old Corps starts for you). And, I would bet that the atmosphere in a division, corps or army CP wasn't much different than it is today, allowing for the differences in information technology available to the commander.

Yours in the bonds....

[ladtx]

I just finished the book myself. The movie follows the book almost word for word. I recommend "Gone for Soldiers" about the Mexican War, following Lee, Jackson, Scott etc. also by Jeff Shaara. I think it is even better than "Gods and Generals", it would make another outstanding movie.

[LS]

Tank, I agree that the books are better, though I've only read "Killer Angels" and "Last Full Measure," which is a doozy. I can't wait for that movie. I wonder who the director will get to play Grant? His role is going to be critical if the movie series is to have a lasting impact.

[Squantos]

I'll take your advice and purchase the book also. I too enjoyed the movie. Awesome.

Stay Safe Ya'll !