R rbortega Corporal Joined May 4, 2013 Jul 13, 2019 #1 Does anybody know if there is any historical evidence of Joshua Chamberlain giving anything resembling the "Hail Caesar" speech at the battle of Fredericksburg as depicted in the film Gods and Generals?
Does anybody know if there is any historical evidence of Joshua Chamberlain giving anything resembling the "Hail Caesar" speech at the battle of Fredericksburg as depicted in the film Gods and Generals?
Seduzal Major Retired Moderator Joined Jun 19, 2013 Location Canton, North Carolina Jul 13, 2019 #2 Sorry no clue.
infomanpa 1st Lieutenant Joined Feb 18, 2017 Location Pennsylvania Jul 13, 2019 #3 I just assume it was put into the movie for dramatic effect.
redbob Lt. Colonel Regtl. Staff Shiloh 2020 Asst. Regtl. QM Stones River / Franklin 2022 Joined Feb 18, 2013 Location Hoover, Alabama Jul 13, 2019 #4 If it wasn't for Killer Angels and that movie, most people would still be saying Joshua who?
Saint Jude Sergeant Major Joined Oct 15, 2018 Location Heaven Jul 13, 2019 #5 redbob said: If it wasn't for Killer Angels and that movie, most people would still be saying Joshua who? Click to expand... I think so, too.
redbob said: If it wasn't for Killer Angels and that movie, most people would still be saying Joshua who? Click to expand... I think so, too.
Northern Light Lt. Colonel Joined Jul 21, 2014 Jul 13, 2019 #6 I believe that speech was made by one of the McCooks on the western theatre. I will have to look it up. Last edited: Jul 13, 2019
I believe that speech was made by one of the McCooks on the western theatre. I will have to look it up.