Civil War Facts
Who won the Civil War?
The Union (Northern States)
What was one of the battles shown in Gods and Generals?
Battle of Fredericksburg
What location was the movie Gettysburg based off of?
Gettysburg, PA
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What was the main reason for the war?
Slavery
Diaries and Letters from the period
How many days did the battle last?
3 days
How many lives were lost?
620,000 Total Deaths
Was Gods and Generals edited down to save time?
Yes, they had cut a whole hour from the original film so it wasn't too long.
True or False: In the making of the movie Gettysburg, did they use real Civil War reenactors from the Gettysburg National Park?
True, 5,000 reenactors were used in the making of the film.
How many states were a part of each side?
Union & Confederate
25 states for the Union
11 states for the Confederates
True or False: Was Gods and Generals a prequel of the movie Gettysburg?
Yes, the events happening in Gods and Generals occur before the movie and battle Gettysburg.
Who was the Director for the movie Gettysburg?
Ronald F. Maxwell
What years did the Civil War take place?
1861 to 1865
What was the movie called that was supposed to be the third movie but was canceled?
"Last Full Measure"
What book was the movie Gettysburg based off of?
"The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara