Gettysburg Trivia

1. Who played Confederate General Robert E. Lee?

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- Who's Who?

Answer: Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen played Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Lee was the main Confederate General for the Army of Northern Virginia and was nicknamed by some as "Bobby Lee". He has also starred in the TV series "The West Wing", and has narrated several National Geographic documentaries like "Secrets of the Titanic". He also played Jack in the movie "Bobby" which was about Senator Robert Kennedy who was assassinated in 1968.

From Quiz The Movie "Gettysburg"

Answer: Lee, Longstreet, Chamberlain

Robert E. Lee is portrayed as the general facing the great decision of whether to retreat or whether to continue attacking. He chooses the latter. James Longstreet strongly disagrees with Lee's plan of attack throughout the entire film. Chamberlain is a colonel in the Union Army and, when his regiment runs out of ammunition, he orders a counter-attack that is successful.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- The Tale of a Deadly Conflict #2

Answer: George Pickett

George Pickett commands one of James Longstreet's divisions. Pickett is rather eccenric and very passionate for the cause. Interestingly enough, Stephen Lang went on to play Stonewall Jackson in Ron Maxwell's "Gods and Generals", which is the prequel to "Gettysburg".

From Quiz "Gettysburg" - The Tale of a Deadly Conflict

Answer: on the word of an actor

Harrison was the name of the spy. He really was an actor, and he went back to the profession after the war. He survived the fighting at Gettysburg on July 3. His information about the location of the Union Army was entirely accurate, and a big help to Lee.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- Who's Who?

Answer: Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

Jeff Daniels played the part of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, Colonel of the 20th Maine. Chamberlain was widely known to have used a bayonet charge to defend Little Round Top during the second day of battle. Jeff Daniels has played in other movies and docudramas. He featured in the movie "Dumb & Dumber" with Jim Carey and starred as George Washington in the docudrama "The Crossing". He also played a detective in the movie "Speed".

From Quiz The Movie "Gettysburg"

Answer: Jeff Daniels

Joshua L. Chamberlain is a Union Colonel commanding the 20th Maine Regiment of Volunteers. On July 2, 1863, he and his men successfully defend Little Round Top against charging Confederates. Jeff Daniels also stars as Chamberlain in "Gods and Generals".

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- The Tale of a Deadly Conflict #2

Answer: "George Meade--a Pennsylvania man. Meade will be cautious I think."

Meade arrives on the battlefield on the evening of July 1. Meade is indeed cautious, and actually wants to leave his position at Gettysburg, but his subordinates convince him not to, and the battle is an overwhelming victory for the Union Army.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" - The Tale of a Deadly Conflict

Answer: roll rocks down on us

Hood's men had to attack up a steep hill where the Union Army would have a great advantage. The battle turned out to be a disaster.

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Answer: The Killer Angels

The movie was based on Michael Shaarra's best selling historical fiction, "The Killer Angels."

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- Who's Who?

Answer: Sam Elliott

Sam Elliot played Cavalry leader Jon Buford. Buford held Lee's army at Gettysburg until the rest of the Army of Potomac showed up. Sam Elliott was the voice over for the meat commercials and starred in several movies such as "Barnyard" as the voice for Ben the Cow and "The Alibi". He did many other TV movies such as "Avenger".

From Quiz The Movie "Gettysburg"

Answer: Tom Berenger

James Longstreet is a Confederate General who tries to persuade General Lee not to carry out the attack on July 3. Longstreet favors defensive warfare, and is opposed to a charge over open ground. Lee does not change his mind, and a disastrous defeat for the Confederates follows. Tom Berenger also plays Rembrandt Macy in "True Blue".

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- The Tale of a Deadly Conflict #2

Answer: Major Taylor

Major Walter H. Taylor, played by actor Bo Brinkman, is considered one of the most competent military aides in the country. He is known for his efficiency and dependability, and is very trusted by Lee.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" - The Tale of a Deadly Conflict

Answer: which is quite a feat when you consider his classmates

Pickett commanded one of Longstreet's divisions. The division consisted of three brigades commanded by Generals Armistead, Garnett, and Kemper. All three died or were wounded on the third day at Gettysburg. Although he had horrible grades during military training, he was a good general, and survived the war. After the war, he moved to Bellingham, Washington.

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Answer: he is an actor

Harrison was an actor from Mississippi. After the war, he continued his career on the stage.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- Who's Who?

Answer: James Longstreet

Tom Berenger played the part of General James Longstreet. Longstreet was Lee's second-hand man; often referred to by Lee as "my old warhorse". Berenger played in a couple of big screen movies such as "Sliver" and "Major League 2". He also appeared in several sitcoms such as "Cheers" for two episodes, "Law & Order" for one episode and "Ally McBeal" for several episodes.

From Quiz The Movie "Gettysburg"

Answer: Pickett's Charge

Robert E. Lee orders this disastrous charge on the third day at Gettysburg. Longstreet and others strongly disagree with the strategy, but must carry out their orders, sending thousands to their deaths.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" - The Tale of a Deadly Conflict

Answer: we're fighting for each other

There were 120 mutineers from the 2nd Maine, and all were sent to Chamberlain. Although he was given permission to shoot any who would not obey, he instead gave an inspirational speech. All but three of the men agreed to fight in Chamberlain's regiment!

From Quiz Gettysburg

Answer: He asks for a cigar.

When Harrison gets a whiff of Longstreet's cigar, he asks the general if he might have another cigar he could give to him.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- Who's Who?

Answer: Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan played General Lewis Armistead. Armistead helped lead Pickett's charge and was more noted as the man who had his hat on his sword as a show of support for his troops. Jordan played in "Raise the Titanic!" as Dirk Pitt. He also played in "The Hunt for Red October." He appeared in the TV series "The Equalizer". He died on August 30, 1993 after filming "Gettysburg". He died of a brain tumor.

From Quiz The Movie "Gettysburg"

Answer: Ted Turner

Ted Turner, for a brief moment in the film, portrays this Confederate colonel who dies during Pickett's Charge on July 3. Ted Turner was also the producer of the film. He is America's largest private landowner, owning approximately two million acres. In 1991, Turner became the first media figure to be named "Time Magazines" Man of the Year. Turner also received the Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal for Humanitarianism.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- The Tale of a Deadly Conflict #2

Answer: Harrison

The spy, Harrison, played by Cooper Huckabee, does join in the fight on July 3, 1863. He lives through it, and later returns to his career as an actor in the South.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" - The Tale of a Deadly Conflict

Answer: you may attack

Originally, General Lee did not want Heth or any others to attack until he was better prepared and reinforced. However, he changed his mind and sent his men into the fight on July 1, 1863, the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

From Quiz Gettysburg

Answer: We will have the Devil to pay.

Buford clearly sees the the outcome if the Union Army neglects to take the high ground at Gettysburg and sternly says, "We will have the Devil to pay..." if we do not seize it.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- Who's Who?

Answer: Stephen Lang

General George Pickett was played by Stephen Lang. Pickett was more noted as the man who lead Pickett's charge on the last day of the battle. Pickett lost all of his commanding generals either through being injured or killed on the field. He was also quoted as saying "General Lee, I have no division now!" after Lee asked him to get his men ready for another counter attack by the Union. Pickett never forgave Lee for that. Lang played in several films such as "Fire Down Below". He also did the voice narration of George Washington in the mini series "Liberty: The American Revolution".

From Quiz The Movie "Gettysburg"

Answer: Michael Shaara

Michael Shaara wrote "The Killer Angels" from which "Gettysburg" was taken. Kilrain has a line in the film about men being "killer angels". This is the only reference to the book's title.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" -- The Tale of a Deadly Conflict #2

Answer: Trimble

Trimble, played by William Morgan Sheppard, is outraged at General Ewell, played by Timothy Scott, for not taking the large rocky hill at Gettysburg, called Culp's Hill. Trimble no longer wants to serve under Ewell, but General Lee refuses his request. Trimble then commands one of the divisions that takes part in Pickett's charge on July 3, 1863.

From Quiz "Gettysburg" - The Tale of a Deadly Conflict

Answer: commander, you must be able to order the death of the thing you love

Interestingly enough, at Gettysburg, and especially on the third day, that was exactly what Lee did. He ordered the deaths of thousands of men in his army, the army which he loved. Although at every battle, a general sends many men to their deaths, this one was especially tragic, and the casualties were much higher than the average.

From Quiz Gettysburg

Answer: 120 men from the 2nd Maine

One hundred and twenty men of the 2nd Maine tried to defect when the 2nd Maine was dissolved. They had signed three year contracts and were forced to remain in the army and be handed over the the 20th Maine regiment.

From Quiz The Movie "Gettysburg"

Answer: Warren Burton

Heth has a relatively minor role as a general who commands some Confederate troops during the first day of fighting at Gettysburg. He unwisely, and against orders, chooses to attack a the Federal Army, led at the time by General Buford. Heth is rebuked by Lee for taking this action.

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