If you ask American filmmakers about the best film that reflects the Civil War, they will probably first say "Glory" and then "Gettysburg" (Gettysburg). But if you ask American historians for the most realistic and magnificent film reflecting the Civil War, then they are definitely the first choice of "Gettysburg." If you want to select the only civil war epic film, the finalist may only be "Gettysburg". With its panoramic historical pictures, lifelike depictions of historical figures, real war scenes, profound human thinking, and of course, the 4 hours and 21 minutes length of the film gives people an unusually shocking feeling.
Since it is a panoramic war epic, some historical knowledge is necessary. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the entire American Civil War. At the beginning of the campaign, General Li, the commander of the southern forces, intended to go northward, hoping to use this campaign to stimulate the willingness of the North for peace, or at least prevent the Northern Alliance's attempt to unify the South. He led 75,000 soldiers from the south to the north. Near Gettysburg, he encountered 97,000 soldiers from the Northern Federation led by General Maid. The two sides started a fierce battle.
