So I heard that the History Channel was airing a new documentary about the Battle of Gettysburg. I figured I would give it a try and see how good/bad it was. It was about what I expected from a documentary brought to you by the History Channel and Ridley Scott.
There were some things I found to be informative. It was interesting to hear Col Dawes story, and there were a couple of other stories of units (6th Wisconsin, the Mississippi brigades) that aren't so ingrained in the popular knowledge. It also was not a romantic depiction.
There were also some things I found disappointing. I do think it was harsh on Sickles in that it never explained what happened to his corp in Chancellorsville and why he moved his unit forward this time. There was also no mention of the cavalry action on either the first or third days.
So did anyone else catch it and have any thoughts about it?
There were some things I found to be informative. It was interesting to hear Col Dawes story, and there were a couple of other stories of units (6th Wisconsin, the Mississippi brigades) that aren't so ingrained in the popular knowledge. It also was not a romantic depiction.
There were also some things I found disappointing. I do think it was harsh on Sickles in that it never explained what happened to his corp in Chancellorsville and why he moved his unit forward this time. There was also no mention of the cavalry action on either the first or third days.
So did anyone else catch it and have any thoughts about it?
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