Our Favorite Civil War Movies
You call yourself a Civil War buff and you spend entire weekends at reenactments or scouring pawn shops for memorabilia…have you seen the best Civil War films of all time? Here are the ones we think you should be watching out for on your Direct.tv satellite – let us know if you disagree in the comments below!
Glory – Perhaps the most well-known of all the Civil War films this movie is rich in detail and historically accurate. It recounts the battle of Fort Wagner and follows the 54th regiment from Massachusetts…gory and glorious.
Gone With the Wind – Who doesn’t love this dramatic tale of love and war? If you’re looking for a little more story to go with your war movie, this is your best bet. Make sure you’ve got a whole day to sit down and watch the box set…it’s a long road.
Shenandoah – Starring the illustrious Jimmy Stewart this film really portrays the brother against brother dynamic well. It’s got tons of great Blue Ridge scenery and it’s about as classic as old movie get…don’t miss it.