Until the Gettysburg Movie was made, this was the best Civil War movie of all time. ... The one thing that stands out about this movie most is the final battle scene. ... This 1989 movie is, in my opinion, the best Civil War picture ever made. ... The story begins with Shaw serving as a Captain with the Second Massachusetts Infantry at the Battle of Antietam where he is wounded. ... When they finally are transferred, they are involved in their first real battle at James Island, South Carolina on July 16, 1863 to be followed by the attack on Fort Wagner two days later. ...

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