Civil War Historian Rates 9 American Civil War Battles In Movies | How Real Is It? | Insider

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  @cleverusername9369 · 3 years ago (edited)

  If y&apos;all don&apos;t know about Gary, get ready for a treat. The man is an absolute legend in the Civil War enthusiast community, there&apos;s arguably nobody as knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing that knowledge. I&apos;ve been on a tour of Gettysburg with this gentleman and it was an EXCELLENT experience. This is the expert you want, when talking about the American Civil War.<br>Bravo, Insider. Once again, finding an extraordinary expert to present a breakdown video.

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  @yearsnowlost · 3 years ago

  Garry is a national treasure! He is an expert’s expert and his enthusiasm and knowledge are unparalleled. If you ever get the chance to take a tour with him, do it. I’ve never met someone who can run around a battlefield for 7 hours and somehow have more energy at the end than at the beginning.

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  @phillipeétal · 1 year ago

  ‘Glory’ is an absolute national treasure, as well as Matthew Broderick’s terrific acting in it as well.

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  @shadowprince4482 · 3 years ago (edited)

  He gives tours at more that 50 battlefields. Yeah I think he might somehow be overqualified to be just considered an expert.<br>Edit: Being overqualified as an expert was mostly just a joke. My bad for not adding a lol. :)

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  @dominic6634 · 1 year ago

  Glory and Gettysburg are probably the two best civil war movies.

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  @Moose92411 · 3 years ago

  Glory left me in tears, and I remember wanting so badly for it to be at least a respectable representation of the 54th’s efforts. I’m so glad to see it be ‘not perfect, but perfect enough.’

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  @kongilian · 3 years ago

  Denzel&apos;s character in Glory is based on William Carney, who, unlike his film counterpart, survived the batte. &nbsp;He went on to be the first Black recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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  @christopherwang4392 · 3 years ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJsKy_XN850&amp;t=419">6:59</a> to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJsKy_XN850&amp;t=524">8:44</a> GLORY&apos;s depiction of the Battle of Antietam set the standards for how American Civil War battles are portrayed in modern cinema.

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  @Fakeaorta · 3 years ago

  &apos;Glory&apos; is one of my favourite war movies ever made. &nbsp;The acting, writing, cinematography, and direction is amazing!

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  @RowdyAndroid · 3 years ago

  I see Garry Adelman, I click. I was fortunate to see him at the 160th Antietam after we walked the Cornfield fight, and even experienced living historians were in awe of him. Such a cool guy!

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  @heno02 · 3 years ago

  I&apos;m so glad Garry gave Glory a 9/10, my favorite movie depicting the era of US civil war

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  @shawnkelly2775 · 3 years ago

  The director of Cold Mountain was spot on with their details. The soldier who lit the fuse had 48 on his cap. The tunnel was dug by the 48th Pennsylvania. Coal miners from Schuylkill County Pa.

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