An Introduction to "Gods and Generals"

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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the film directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, entitled "Gods and Generals". Specifically, it describes the film and the author of the paper's personal reaction to it. "Gods and Generals" is the second film in a planned trilogy of films about key battles of the Civil War. Funded by Atlanta millionaire Ted Turner, the film is a "prequel" to the film "Gettysburg".

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"The major purpose of this film was to predate the story of Gettysburg that was created in the film "Gettysburg." "Gods and Generals" tells the story of the battles leading up to the pivotal battle of Gettysburg particularly the story of General T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson, and the battle of Chancellorsville, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Many historians believe the outcome of the war, and especially the battle of Gettysburg might have turned out differently if Jackson had not died of his wounds after the battle at Chancellorsville, and this theme is an undercurrent in this film. Ted Turner funded the film, which did not do well at the box office, and intends to fund a third film in the series even though the reaction to "Gods and Generals" was generally less than enthusiastic."

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