Gettysburg and Stories of Valor - 2 DVD Boxed Set

Gettysburg and Stories of Valor - 2 DVD Boxed Set

Civil War Minutes III

Narrated by Keith Carradine, "Gettysburg and Stories of Valor - CIVIL WAR MINUTES® III" focuses on one of the most exciting periods in United States history, America's Civil War. This 3-hour documentary captures the scenic beauty of the Gettysburg battlefield, examines rare Civil War artifacts and tells the personal stories of the men who fought in the war.

Disc One covers the Battle of Gettysburg with episodes such as: Colonel Strong Vincent’s defense of Little Round Top; “Hallowed Ground” of Gettysburg National Cemetery including the grave of President Nixon’s great-grandfather; mysterious Devil's Den photographs; General Winfield Scott Hancock’s injury and presidential campaign; and Confederate General Lewis Armistead’s secret distress call.

Disc Two focuses on additional heroic and tragic moments in the Civil War such as: brutality at the Dead Line in Andersonville Prison; loss of Brigadier General Alexander Hays; medical and surgical history of the war; the Confederate President; and explosion at Allegheny Arsenal.

Special Features Include:
Full-length commentary track with Michael Kraus, David M. Neville and Mark Bussler. Interview with Writers Michael Kraus and David M. Neville about the cultural and military significance of Gettysburg, illustrated with deleted scenes from the film. Trailers for "Johnstown Flood," "CIVIL WAR MINUTES® - Confederate" and "Civil War Life - Shot to Pieces."

"Think of it as reading a Civil War history book with a magnifying glass and stopping over the more interesting passages, which help to put a human face on a war whose victims and victors have long since passed." - Holly J. Wagner, "Home Media Retailing"

"This excellent, well-priced Civil War resource is marked by outstanding visuals and impressive narration.” - Candace Smith, "Booklist"

"The cinematography is beautiful. The views of the Gettysburg battlefield are simply breathtaking." - Blake A. Magner, "The Civil War News"

Keith Carradine has starred in over forty feature films, more than twenty cable television and network television movies and is an Academy Award® winning singer and songwriter with two albums and a single to his credit. He is also a star of the first magnitude on Broadway.

Presented in Classic Color - Digital Stereo - Run Time 3 Hours