Considering that not every Civil War soldier rode a horse into battle, the fact that six times as many horses and mules were killed than soldiers is staggering. Approximately 3.5 million of these animals died during the conflict, with the Battle of Gettysburg alone resulting in the deaths of over 72,000 (they were never buried, and for years, the Gettysburg battlefield was piled high with their bones and Rock Creek was stained red with their blood). Had it not been for the exceptionally calm and consistent behavior of these noble steeds during bombardments, cannon fire, and charges, the Battle of Gettysburg might have played out differently. Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell (Gettysburg, Gods and Generals), Horses of Gettysburg, the fourth volume in the highly acclaimed Civil War Minutes series, brilliantly recreates the battle in high-definition (shot on location), placing viewers in the midst of the action and skillfully illustrating the strong bonds between rider and horse, all backed by a wealth of archival materials, including photographs, paintings, and military memoirs. Presented in a two-disc “special edition,” the extensive DVD extras include two audio commentaries, over an hour's worth of interviews with Maxwell, a “making-of” documentary, and more. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. Aud: H, C, P. (J. Carlson)
Horses of Gettysburg
(2006) 2 discs. 116 min. DVD: $39.95. Inecom (avail. from most distributors). PPR. Color cover. Closed captioned. ISBN: 1-59218-033-7. Volume 21, Issue 5
Horses of Gettysburg
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