The Gettysburg Story: 150th Anniversary Edition DVD

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The Gettysburg Story: 150th Anniversary Edition DVD

The Gettysburg Story brings alive America’s best battle in a recent, dynamic method. Slicing-edge applied sciences together with aerial drone cinematography, helicopter mounted cameras, movement management time-lapse, and 3D animated maps carry the tales of Lincoln, Lee, Meade, and others to a brand new era. Primarily based on the best-selling Battlefield Auto Tour, The Gettysburg Story is narrated by acclaimed actor Stephen Lang (Avatar, Gettysburg). Unprecedented entry to the Gettysburg Nationwide Army Park brings by no means earlier than seen imagery of the precise floor the place occasions modified the course of historical past. You may see Gettysburg – a novel, timeless American place – because it’s by no means been seen earlier than. “A dynamic new documentary…reimagine the battle like by no means earlier than.” Leisure Weekly. “Jake Boritt, has breathed new life into the story by using cutting-edge know-how. The Gettysburg Story is definitely one documentary to not be missed.” Harrisburg Journal. “Reveals the Civil Warfare battlefield in a recent method.” The Baltimore Solar. “Historical past, Meet the Future.” WITF 89.5. “Boritt lets the panorama communicate …is aware of the Battle of Gettysburg inside and outside…will captivate the viewer and present the battlefield from views not seen in movie earlier than. ” Frederick Information Put up. “A triumph.. one of the crucial participating movies of the yr.” Christianity As we speak. “Stunningly lovely.” Chambersburg Public Opinion.

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  1. person

    Please bear with me; my preamble is long but necessary.My wife and I grew up near Gettysburg. We went to the battlefield and its associated museums several times a year for recreation, experienced several walking tours, and had the hardest-core Civil War buffs for Social Studies and History teachers that you can imagine. My wife spent much of her teenage years in the living history reenactment community, participating in living history clubs, the big reenactments, and “period-set” parties for some of the area’s aficionados. We experienced the museum’s electronic maps before it was torn down.We both, if anyone, should have a good working knowledge of where things happened, in what order, and why.Now we do.This one-hour special is the absolutely most successful device we’ve experienced to actually enable you to visualize these things. We finally “get it”. And Mr. Boritt achieved this without the distraction of a single live-action reenactor, using voiceovers and camera drones to take you there in your mind.To be clear, there is a LOT of missing detail in this piece, but that’s okay. This is a 1 hour “overview”. Much of the detail we already knew spontaneously came to mind during this documentary but, for the first time, with good solid context and understanding.The only negative was how thoroughly this documentary incorrectly implied how very much the war was about Slavery for the average soldier, and even for most of the southern senior officers. This has been thoroughly debunked.Still, Bravo. This documentary is great for what it is.

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  2. C.R.

    As a Gettysburg resident, I have the honor of driving through these sacred battlefields whenever I choose to do so. However, the aerial/time lapse scenes that make up this incredible DVD are, simply put, stunning; and it’s these views you don’t normally see while driving that really make this something to watch over and over again! If you’re looking to learn every detail about the battle then this isn’t for you. If you already know the basic history and want to sit back and enjoy a mesmeric, scenic ride through time then this is a must for the DVD collection!

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  3. JEROME W, MARTIN

    THIS FILM IS UNLIKE MANY ONE MIGHT SEE IF ONE IS INTERESTED IN THE CIVIL WAR. THIS 3 DAY BATTLE SOMETIMESIS THOUGHT TO BE THE TURNING POINT IN THE WAR; PERHAPS FROM A PRACTICAL VIEWPOINT (AND PROPAGANDA)IT MIGHT BE, THOUGH I THINK ANTIETAM WAS REALLY THE TURNING POINT BECAUSE SOME WEAKNESSES OF LEESSTRATAGIES SHOWN THRU THERE. LEE WAS LUCKY TO GET HIS ARMY AWAY INTACT THANKS TO A SPINELESSMCCLELLAN. ANYHOW THIS DVD TAKES YOU ON AN JOURNEY ABOVE AND AROUND THE FIELDS OF BATTLE AS THEYARE TODAY, WELL PRESERVED ALLMOST UNCHANGED FROM 1963. THE SKY VIEWS FLYING OVER A FOGGY MORNINGMIST IS EERIE AND YET MESMERIZING. WHEN I VISITED THE PLACE SOME YEARS BACK AND WALKED OVER THEVERY GROUND WHERE SO MANY BRAVE YOUNG MEN GAVE THEIR LIVES FIGHTING FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVED, I FELT A SADNESS CREEP OVER ME; HOW MANY YOUNGSTERS IN THEIR PRIME DIED HERE AS I TROD OVER THESACRED SOIL. I COULD ALMOST HEAR THEM TALKING ABOUT GOING HOME AFTER THE WAR. MANY NEVER DID.FOR SOME REASON I FIND MYSELF EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED TO THIS PLACE, THOUGH THE WAR WENT ON 2MORE BLOODY YEARS. AS LEE WAS PULLING OUT, THE WORD CAME THAT VICKSBURG ON THE MISSISSIPPI HAD FALLEN, GIVING CONTROLOF THE MIGHTY MISS TO THE UNION, DIVIDING THE CONFEDERACY FOREVER. LEE MUST HAVE SENSED THE WARWAS GOING TO BE LOST. A GOOD MAN ON THE WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY. THE PHOTOGRAPHY IS BEAUTIFUL; THERE ARE NO RE-ENACTORS HERE. YOU ARE TAKEN AROUND THE BATTLEFIELD AS THE NARRATOR DISCRIBES WHAT HAPPENED AT EACH PLACE. WELL DONE, PRODUCERS, WELLDONE INDEED. LIKE ALL DVDS I GOT THIS THRU AMAZON.

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  4. DKSTRYKER

    Stephen Lang who’s Talent Forever Immortalized Generals George Pickett and Stonewall Jackson does a BRILLIANT Job and Provides a Narration that Exceeds INTENSE!! Jake Borrit’s skill as a director gives us an Unbelievable View of the Battlefield of Gettysburg demonstrating the true Beauty and Benefit of Modern Technology. The detail of facts are Grand as the Camera hover’s over The Peach Orchard, Devils Den, and the entirety of the rest of the Battlefield. The film gives even the newest student to Gettysburg, an easy understanding of the events that took place on the fields of Gettysburg. For a Serious Military Buff like myself who is taking his first trip to Gettysburg in 1 week, This film made me have an Excitement Overdose!!! My only critique if I may have just one, was that I wish the film could have been 2 hours and filled with more facts of each days Battles and a discussion on the Aftermath and some facts on the Reunions and Creation of the Gettysburg National Military Park. But that aside, I absolutely LOVED this film!!! A+

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  5. Karl E.Sundstrom

    The Gettysburg Story :It presented a new perspective on the battle and it was very well done! I’d recommend this for Civil war enthusiasts

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  6. robert wilson

    Excellent documentary ,would highly recommend ,I believe should be shown in schools as part of American history or just as a subject to discuss !!!

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  7. Granni Jani

    This is one of the best productions I have watched regarding the 3 days of fighting at Gettysburg. Although for those with knowledge of the battle, it may seem there is not much new, but I so disagree. Just the presentation alone was worth the watching. Not only is it visually wonderful, but the personal stories recounted during the viewing were so interesting. For me it made the battle so much more human in the telling. A different presentation than I have seen before, but definitely excellent.. I have been to Gettysburg several times, and each time I discover more about this battle that changed the course of the Civil War. The DVD provided further enlightenment. Just wonderful!!

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  8. Jakob B. BorittJakob B. Boritt

    I love this film. But I did also make this film. So my opinion is not exactly unbiased. Regardless, my goal with The Gettysburg Story project was to use cutting edge cinema technology to tell the basic story of the Battle of Gettysburg using the stunning and well preserved landscape and historical art. This film is based on the the 

    The Gettysburg Story: Battlefield Auto Tour

    Battlefield Auto Tour – a self-guided audio tour that has become the best-selling tour at Gettysburg National Military Park. I created the tour with my father Gabor Boritt, a historian and author of Lincoln and the Civil War. Gettysburg is a singular, timeless place – as my dad has said to countless visitors on the battlefield, “If you let it, this land will speak to you.” I hope Gettysburg will speak to you.

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  9. Joe Owen

    “The Gettysburg Story,” directed by Jake Boritt and narrated by Stephen Lang is simply an outstanding visual and narrative story about the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. The story is narrated by the outstanding actor/narrator Stephen Lang (General George Pickett in the movie “Gettysburg” and Thomas J. (Stonewall” Jackson in the movie Gods & Generals). Lang narrates not only the story but the leading figures that were in the battle. From Robert E. Lee to a private John C. West of the 4th Texas Infantry, Lang gives the emotions and the accents that bring the men to life.Jake Borritt directed stunning visual views of the battlefield and monuments located throughout Gettysburg National Military Park. Absolutelybeautiful scenery that 155 years ago was truly “the Valley of the Shadow of Death.” This DVD is particularly significant because of the angles and locations of the battlefield that Borritt directed. From a “flying overhead” sequence to an up close and personal view of the monuments, “The Gettysburg Story,” is a very welcome addition to the story of the battle of Gettysburg. The background music is superb and in the second DVD is the story of how the DVD was made by Borritt who dedicated the movie to his father, the outstanding historian Gabor Borritt.You don’t have to travel to Gettysburg first to enjoy this movie. When you see it, you feel like you are right there in the battlefield. If you do plan to visit the battlefield, then you must see this first to understand how big of a battle it was and the different scenery and locations that were part of the battle.I can’t recommend this DVD highly enough. It is a MUST have for any serious historian, student, enthusiast and author of the battle. It is one of the best if not the best movies about the battle of Gettysburg produced thus far. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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  10. avidreader

    Did I really like this?? Judge for yourself — I bought extra copies and donated one to the local Drum Barracks in Wilmington California and I gave one to the Orange County Civil War Round Table and I gave one to a friend. i\This is one of the most incredible videos or films I have ever seen. Morat the son is doing hid father proud.

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  11. Daniel P. Murphy

    Outstanding. Even if you know a bit of Gettysburg’s history, still very enlightening, and the visuals are worth the price itself. Highly recommended.

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  12. R. Barr

    Very Well Done !! If your interested in the Battle of Gettysburg this is a must see. Probably the best film I’ve seen on the epic battle!

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  13. Amazon Customer

    Great

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  14. Carpenters

    Excellent detail and lots of beautiful drone video of the Gettysburg Battle Fields highly suggest.

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  15. Amazon Customer

    Loved it !!! The history is well told but the imagery is breath taking. The use of cameras on air borne drones is spectacular. The early morning, sunrise shots before people are on the field of battle gives a haunting yet reverent quality to the film. The extras are also extremely enlightening. Overall, the next best thing to being able to be there ! Great job.

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  16. Me

    The tour route was clearly marked and very easy to follow. The book and CDs made the trip wonderful

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  17. Ronald M. Abbott

    It was a different experience of the Gettysburg battlefield then what we see in movies and documentaries. I enjoyed the presentation of the aerial photography and gave a more complete view of the battlefield then when you visit. The landscape came alive and you get a better perspective of what the armies dealt with those three days in July. It is an excellent addition in my video library.

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  18. Yankee Bill

    This shows the way a story can be retold and captivating still. So many documentaries on Gettysburg have been made, but this one has the stories and the most amazing filming that one cannot help but be glued to the TV.

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  19. Ryan

    I live close to Gettysburg myself and thought this was a pretty good movie for the basics for the Battle of Gettysburg.

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  20. Phillippe

    So well done. You really gain a sense for the significance of the moments which occurred over a few fateful days in profoundly shaping the course of our nation.

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  21. Betty

    Awesome

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  22. Matthew J White

    This film tells the full story of the Battle of Gettysburg.

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  23. James Schubert

    Nice video which tells the story and shows the battlefields in today real time so you can relate to them today when you visit

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  24. curtis spratte-lennington

    Four score and seven years ago our father’s brought forth on this continent a new nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we do this. But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate we cannot consecrated we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men living and dead who struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note nor long remember what we say here but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living rather to be here dedicated to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people by the people for the people shall not perish from the earth.Abraham LincolnNovember 19, 1863

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  25. tammy Hodges

    If your a Civil War buff or just love Gettysburg, this is a great documentary to watch. This movie kinda brings all the events of Gettysburg into prospective by showing you the locations then and now. A must see for Gettysburg lovers.

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  26. Heather

    Amazing. The Expanded Edition is remarkable! I truly am such an avid Gettysburg visitor and this serves up Way more than I could have hoped for! I cannot say anything bad about it. It’s Amazing! : )Great DVD, Great Story and Excellent imagery.

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  27. JDR

    Film is so crisp, clear and vivid it almost seems unreal. Absolutely beautiful. The “outtakes” are just as beautiful and well worth watching. I haven’t made it to Gettysburg yet, but this is certainly a nice glimpse of this historic town, park and county.

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  28. Kluke

    A great new, entertaining and informative way to tell the epic drama that took place at Gettysburg.

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  29. Richard L. Wahl

    A wounderful new take on Battle of Gettysburg using drones to view ba ttle as the soliders saw it. Well worth seeing as history and a virtrial tour.

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  30. Ralph Heinrich

    The Best documentary on Gettysburg that I’ve seen on the battle with new details that I was unaware of. The graphics and photography can’t be beat.

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  31. E. Meade

    Nice job of showing troop movement over fields.

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  32. Nurse Gee Gee

    Very interested history and this was a good movie

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  33. Amazon Customer

    An extremely good view of the battlefield. The overhead views and narrIation were great.

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  34. John G.Hall

    About my favorite place to visit!

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  35. Tom Burger

    This video, shot on the actually battlefield, was wonderfully done. It puts you right where these men stood and fought. The narrationis also well done…..the dvd is a welcomed addition to my Gettysburg collection. I highly recommend it to those interested in the battle of Gettysburg!

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  36. Charles W. Bradshaw

    Photograph, both land and drone capture the events of the battles at Gettysburg. It puts much more into perspective for me.

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  37. Cathy Pavlosky

    Great job! I love the different perspective of the battle. I like the Tactical views. Always learning new things and what if certain decisions would have made a difference in the outcome.

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  38. Jeannine Trybus

    This is an excellent DVD for someone who does not want a blow by blow by regiments, etc. It shows the ground the soldiers fought on. Beautiful film and very interesting commentary.

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  39. 1farstar

    So interesting to hear the stories behind the famous names and nick-names we’ve all heard so many times.

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  40. Frank Smeekel

    Beautiful production. For the casual civil war fan to the true historian, this is great!

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  41. MRK

    A beautiful portrayal of the battlefield and the monuments upon it. The night time lapse photography, gives the viewer an aspect of Gettysburg that one would otherwise not be able experience. The explanation of the music and photography development was especially beneficial to the viewing enjoyment. But the powerful ending of the film, the reading by the narrator, Stephan Lang of Lincoln’s address coupled with the aforementioned music and photography, quite moving! Thank You

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  42. Lonnie W. Anderson

    Enjoyed every minute of it. Very good history. Brings the battlefield, which I had visited many years ago, back to life for me.

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  43. Bill ashton

    The item arrived before or on the date advertisedThis DVD was definitely a new look and approach to The Gettysburg BattleWell done Jake Boritt for thinking outside the box in creating this masterpieceStephen Lang was an added bonus

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  44. Ohio Dave

    wow, what a great video. Highly recommended for any Civil War buffs, Gettysburg geeks or anyone that is just interested in The battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. Great service and a speedy delivery…….thanks a bunch.

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  45. Alexis Mellinger

    I love Gettysburg, and I loved this movie. Wish it was longer though! It really gave me a better idea of which way everyone was coming towards each other.

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  46. Richard L. Seifert

    Important to watch this prior to going to visit the Gettysburg historic site

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  47. V. Kolo

    I wish they would show this at the Gettysburg visitor center.

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  48. Ouida Malone

    Had visited Gettysburgh for the 150th celebrations. Had a chance see the free showing of this video. Wonderfully done!!! Just had to buy it! The aerial view from the drone made it easier to understand how the troops moved during the 3 day battle. I would recommend this video to anyone.

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  49. Amazon Customer

    Great detail

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  50. Randy Neely

    This DVD really makes you feel like you were there. The overview and explanations of what went on is very clear for anyoneto learn more about this battle. Best on the market…. Very happy with this purchase.

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  51. Laura

    This is also a gift for my boyfriend and he watched it as soon as it came in the mail. It was very interesting to watch. Would recommend for anybody to watch

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  52. Russ

    My girlfriend loves the Civil War (and is a bit of a history buff when it comes to the subject). She loves Gettysburg, so I bought her this movie for Christmas. Seeing that she’s such a fanatic, I’ve watched plenty of documentaries about Gettysburg and The Civil War, and this ranks up there was the best of them. It has amazing cinematography (downright beautiful), it’s extremely well done, and whether you’re an expert or a newcomer, it gives the story of Gettysburg a new life.

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  53. civilwarlibrarian

    Jake Boritt [director, cinematographer, screenplay author] using very small aerial drones with very, very small cameras along with Stephen Lang [Narrator] have created what is a one-of-a-kind tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. The amazing perspectives and the crisp narrative offer a thrilling and concise exploration of the battle.

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  54. Wendy Sauers

    If you need a good introduction to the Battle of Gettysburg this is the DVD to watch. It is excellent in its overview of the whole battle. I would highly recommend someone to watch this before they journey to the battlefield for a tour

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  55. Steelerette

    I am a big Gettysburg fan and I watched the video several times already. It a beautiful visual experience of the battlerfield.

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  56. plp

    Great show

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  57. Stroupermom

    We visited Gettysburg this year and enjoyed our time. This video is great to explain the battle before and after a visit.

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  58. Amazon Customer

    As A History Major—I cannot Get Enough! You will watch this one over and over!. Excellent!

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  59. Denise M. Richardson

    I had a better understanding of the course of the battle, the way the video was presented using the current park layout, and superimposing the battle events on it.

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  60. Kindle Customer

    If you love Gettysburg, you will love this video. It shows the battle of Gettysburg at angles you will not see on your own. I watched it over and over again and will probably watch it again now.

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  61. jld

    The use of drones give a little different perspective to a lot of the views in the video. The coverage of different events at Gettysburg moves pretty quickly so I freeze frame a lot of scenes and maps to get a little better look at them. Overall I really enjoyed this documentary. Would recommend.

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  62. Don Bair

    Spectacular aerial perspective. I would definitely recommend this DVD to any Civil War enthusiast.

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  63. Robert W. Jones

    It really is true when they say you’re seeing the battle and battlefield in a way you’ve never seen it before. In a one hour presentation it’s impossible to do the three days complete justice, but the method of presentation more than makes up for that. In the Gettysburg Story you get the feeling you’re really there. You see and feel the terrain, most especially the difficulty the Confederate forces faced in assaulting Little Round Top, the folly of Sickles’ displacement of his troops, and the long, arduous, and disastrous field of attack on the third day. All in all, this is an excellent presentation of the battle of Gettysburg, and a very helpful tool for the student of the battle to have.

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  64. Dan B.

    A new perspective of the battlefield. I think it was edited well and although it did not provide anything new for me as far as the facts or how the overall batlle occured, the presentation is new which is refreshing.

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  65. Way late

    Fabulous new photography and beautiful videography make this a wonderful addition to any Civil War collection. Jake Boritt has done a wonderful job, his love for Gettysburg shines throughout this DVD.

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  66. William H. Creamer

    This film is excellent. The telling of the story using unique photography is a great idea. The narration by Stephen Lang adds to the drama. Highly recommended.

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  67. orron s. dougherty

    if you like to learn about the civil battles this is a great one on Gettysburg.I would buy again .

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  68. Clyde C. North

    Although very short on historical description of the battle, the cinematography and effects are striking.

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  69. 80 Dodge

    I teach American History and The Gettysburg Story is a great teaching tool for teaching the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle of the war.

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  70. james ahlgrim

    First off this is a fabulous film. It is beautifully filmed. The blu ray is outstanding. The use of the drones and helicopters is genious. Using Stephen Lang to narrate this was the perfect choice. Ive studied this battle for 25 years and hadnt seen a film which shows the park itself in all its own glory. Finally its here. Thanks to all who worked on and funded this project. In my opinion its up there with Ken Burns and the movie. Gettysburg. One can always find something thatthey would like to have seen. For me that would have been the Railroad Cut on the first days battle. Being from Wisconsin and read countless memoirs this ommision is not unusual. After the war some veterans made a real effort to show its importance.i took the audio tour on one trip and felt like it was very incomplete. So if this film is based on that i can understand a bit more about my issue with that. Its only my opinion. I recommend if you have the time you walk through the park. see more monuments.and get the feel of the battlefield especially walking across Picketts Charge to the copse of trees. Aside from all that i love this film. It makes the Park come alive.. Highly recommended!

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  71. Amazon Customer

    The camera work is outstanding. The drone fly overs are breathtaking. I enjoyed the fact no actors were used just the statues used to tell the story with great narration filling in the history. One of the best retelling of the Gettysburg story.

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  72. Marilyn Daley

    Gettysburg is one of my favorite spots to visit. This DVD brought it all to life again. This would be helpful to students who are interested in our history.

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  73. David Lewis

    I love how it was done with the drone and the commentary by Stephen Lang was excellent!Brilliantly done!a must buy!

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  74. Jeffrey G. Polander

    Excellent DVD. I used it to prepare students for an educational trip to Gettysburg. It held their interest and was very informative.

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  75. joshua neider

    Awesome video to watch whole family liked it will continue to watch over and over . Will tell my friends to buy

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  76. John Lamphere

    Graphics are fantastic. The selected story with the imagery of today’s view & monuments puts a different perspective on it. I plan to purchase a second copy as a gift.

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  77. Valerie C.

    I purchased this movie on the advice of my brother, who works at a Civil War museum. It is visually stunning. As difficult as it is to tell a 3 day story in just over an hour, this film achieves it. Since it was filmed at Gettsyburg national park, it was extremely helpful for my students to see the terrain of the area. We live in a different part of the country and most of my middle schoolers will never travel there. The movie held the attention of even my most hard-to-please students. I highly recommend it!

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  78. Kevin Gaffney

    Excellent! If you don’t already own it, then get it quickly! Even though I have been to Gettysburg twice,this really helped me gain a stronger understanding of where the major fighting actually took place. The camera views bring it all together. Well worth your time and money!

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  79. P. Schmehl

    This story is captivating and beautifully filmed. I purchased one as a gift & one for myself. The scenery, lighting & filming methods are well blended with accurate historical facts.

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  80. Amazon Customer

    Great Video. Totally different perspective ofThe War.

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  81. Wayne E.

    It was a gift to a CW friend of mine. Jake took the viewers on a historic tour of the Battle of Gettysburg in a way no other produced has. A great film that any CW historian and citizen should watch.

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  82. H. W. Croley

    An awesome way to see the battlefield as it’s never been seen before. The “Making of the Gettysburg Story” is worth the price of admission.

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  83. George Till

    The story follows the Gettysburg Auto Tour, narrated by Steven Lang, (Gettysburg, Gods and Generals, Avatar.) I would buy it just because I like Steven. I spent some time with him at Gods and Generals Filming in 2003. The filming techniques makes the Blu-ray Disk worth the price because of the wonderful shots of the Battlefield .If you have spent as much time there as me ,you will absolutely love this DVD, buy it!

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  84. Randy Craig

    I enjoyed this DVD and will watch it again, mostly because of the interesting visual perspectives. Some portions of the battle were neglected but that’s probably unavoidable. This is a feast for the eyes for someone who knows the battlefield and perhaps a way to inspire interest in someone who doesn’t. I only wish it was twice as long. Now if we could just convince them to produce similar material for other historic sites…

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  85. JudieBee

    This is a must see for anyone interested in Gettysburg. It is well done with no actors, only the real terrain, the real structures, the real paths of attack. I don’t like spending ten bucks for a one hour short this is worth it. Recommended.

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  86. Ronald Rozzi

    Have been to Gettysburg more times than I can count and there isn’t much I haven’t seen on the battlefield or even know about the battle. I also own several DVD’s and books on Gettysburg, but this Gettysburg Story is really quite unique and I highly recommend it to anyone from casual buff to professional historian.

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  87. Schweigg

    Gives better understanding to the War of Gettysburg. Been going to Gettysburg for years since we live right over the PA line.

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  88. James E Bridges

    We enjoyed the presentation of the battle in human terms as well as battle decisions by commanders. Too many historians have analyzed battles in terms of what the generals decided and little else. While this is of paramount importance, we need to feel the emotions, the pain, the sacrifices that go into any battle. It is never just about the soldiers because there are always “innocent” civilians in the line of fire, too.

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  89. Rod A. Williams

    I ordered this DVD after I had visited the battlefield, and it was right on point. I own several Gettysburg DVD’s and this is by far the best one. I would recommend this DVD to anyone who is interested in the battle. It was money well spent.

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  90. Manuel Vira

    fun to watch

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