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Stunning battle sequences and amazing historical detail highlight this prequel to 1993’s "Gettysburg" which focuses on such Civil War military leaders as the South’s Robert E. Lee (Robert Duvall) and Stonewall Jackson (Stephen Lang) and the Union’s Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels). Following these commanders’ actions from 1861 to 1863, the drama based on Jeff Shaara’s novel faithfully depicts the pivotal early battles of Manassas, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. With Mira Sorvino, C. Thomas Howell, and Kevin Conway. 3 2/3 hrs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; documentaries; music videos; DVD-ROM content; theatrical trailer.