When I look across the field and see the flags of the 9th and 14th Virginia; I can almost...
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Major General Winfield Scott Hancock:
Tell me, Professor. In your studies have you come across a story from antiquity of two men who are the closest of friends, almost brothers, and then one day find themselves facing each other on the field of battle? Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain:
Well, General, if the Greeks or Romans did not tell of it, I think that story must surely be in the Bible. Major General Winfield Scott Hancock:
When I look across the field and see the flags of the 9th and 14th Virginia; I can almost see his old crumpled hat and hear his voice. Lewis Armistead was my closest friend before the war. I'd like to see him again; but not here, not like this. What do you say, Colonel; what do the books tell you
Tell me, Professor. In your studies have you come across a story from antiquity of two men who are the closest of friends, almost brothers, and then one day find themselves facing each other on the field of battle? Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain:
Well, General, if the Greeks or Romans did not tell of it, I think that story must surely be in the Bible. Major General Winfield Scott Hancock:
When I look across the field and see the flags of the 9th and 14th Virginia; I can almost see his old crumpled hat and hear his voice. Lewis Armistead was my closest friend before the war. I'd like to see him again; but not here, not like this. What do you say, Colonel; what do the books tell you
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Can you tell me something about that
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Have you heard any news of old Winfield
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Old Winnie boy
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Hancock Oh yeah
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Well how's he doing
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You're going to find out
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He's got the Second Corps
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He's headed this way Probably run into him in the next few days
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I wish I could see him again
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I haven't seen him since before the war
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Never thought it would last this long
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Me neither Lo
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I sure would like to talk to old Hancock again
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One more time
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Well why not
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You wouldn't mind
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Hell no
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Movie Summary
In 1863, the Northern and Southern forces fight at Gettysburg in the decisive battle of the American Civil War.
Actors
Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
