General Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg

General Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg.Taken from " Gettysburg " (1993 ) directed by Ronald Maxwell.

[andyorwig]

Knowing that this wasn't on-script shows the true magic of this movie. They believed at the time they were cheering their general. An awesome moment.

[BigMrFirebird]

The spirit of re-enactment at its finest. An amazing spontaneous moment of magic, played well by all.

[paulsolenick]

I never tire of watching this scene. And it is by no means hyperbole. Lee was loved by his men, because he had been through what they were going through. To be loved like that is a rare gift that few in war have known.

[youtubeuser]

I can't begin to imagine how it must have felt being Sheen that day, receiving such a reception that wasn't in the script. Very powerful

[aleksandryoung]

Did you all know that this scene wasn't on the script? The Reenactors just came out cheering and the Director told his guys to roll the camera.

[scottfleming]

The greatest civil war movie ever made. Thank you all the reenactors that made it so real

[cornbread]

I was in this scene. It was not planned or part of the script, but a spontaneous reaction of the cast seeing Lee. The director on the set instantly called for a camera to film it. You can see how moved Martin Sheen was by the reaction he received.

[devonchristian]

Robert.E Lee..a talented engineer...a splendid warrior...and a man of honor

[PPLL]

I cry every single time .. i see this part !

[pughcody]

This film simply would not have happened without the dedication and passion of the thousands of volunteer reenactors (some who literally brought their own cannons) and man, just what a cool scene for them to have created

[josephcampbell]

As a Yank from Indiana, this gives me goosebumps, and being a Civil War enthusiast, I admire the fighting spirit of the South, and in no way offended by their flag

[scottfleming]

without a doubt the best Civil War film ever made, how brave these men were, I think it's the tragedy of the war that draws you in, heroism and tragedy at is greatest. God rest the men on both sides, they were Americans.

[stVARifleman]

Virginia cavalryman Rawleigh Dunaway, wrote in a letter home in February 1865 what most soldiers in the Army of Northern Virginia believe and were committed to in 1865.
“I have thought the matter over calmly & seriously & have made up my mind to follow that great & good man, Robt. E. Lee, wherever he may lead, to success or to ruin if it must be.”

The Army of Northern Virginia is devastated, both by the war and news of their surrender, but they still love their general, General Lee, and will follow him anywhere and carry out his orders no matter the hazard. They would have fought to the bitter end, to the last man, had General Lee ordered them to do so. As Lee rides away an overcome soldier extended his arms and shouted, “I love you just as well as ever, General Lee!”

[troyboy]

One of my favorite moments in the movie. After learning that this scene was not scripted it became even more special. I'm not a history expert but I appreciate the history of this country and how it came to be. And this scene always makes me choke up!

[bryanstillman]

Martin Sheen really nailed it here. No dialogue, but the expression on his face shows all. The historical explanation for Lee's decision to order Pickett's charge is that Lee had, by July 1863, an almost mystical belief in the invincibility of his soldiers. The expression Martin Sheen gives has gotta make you think that that's what was going through his head as the character when performing this scene.

[Xbear]

17 years old, 2022, this is still one of my favorite movies, shout out to all who worked on it

[thelastroman]

You can see Martin Sheen holding back the tears in this scene.

[Psiros]

When the extras and main cast are genuine and top notch, your movie is going to be legendary.

[kirishima]

This scene gives a great sense of why and how the ANV held together for as long as it did

[lennyrumschlag]

Love how this shows the respect and honor that Lee had from his soldiers. Personally I'm a northerner and was on the north side when I learned the war. But that doesn't diminish how I love the tactics of Lee and the straight courage the south had for fighting.