Horses of Gettysburg 2-Disc Collectors Edition

Product description Humans have relied on horses since the dawn of time, but there is no stronger bond than between a horse and rider on the battlefield. Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, director of the epic films Gettysburg and Gods and Generals, Horses of Gettysburg captures the relationship between soldiers and their horses. Filmed in high-definition with charging horses, period photographs and battlefield panoramas with no talking heads, this cinematic documentary tells the story of the estimated 72,000 horses and mules that fought at the Battle of Gettysburg and uncovers the strategies employed to ensure that the millions of animals in service with the North and South remained healthy and well-trained for action. Horses of Gettysburg celebrates the forgotten heroes of the Civil War and their critical role in shaping the United States of America that we live in today. Directed by Mark Bussler, producer and director of EXPO - Magic of the White City narrated by Gene Wilder and Gettysburg and Stories of Valor narrated by Keith Carradine, Horses of Gettysburg is a special edition 2 DVD Box Set in the CIVIL WAR MINUTES series. Review The quality is excellent. Highly recommended. --Library Journal A compelling look at the role that horses played in the war a refreshing change of pace from the typical talking head documentary format employed by so many filmmakers. --The New York Times All Movie Guide A unique ride with the largely unsung heroes of a battle that helped define America. --American Profile About the Actor Ronald F. Maxwell is the director of the epic Civil War films Gettysburg and Gods and Generals. A graduate of New York University Graduate School of the Arts, Maxwell received the Best Director Emmy nomination for Verna: USA Girl in 1978. Maxwell s first theatrical release was the 1980 hit, Little Darlings. About the Director Mark Bussler s credits include EXPO - Magic of the White City narrated by Gene Wilder, World War 1 - American Legacy narrated by David Carradine, Horses of Gettysburg narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, Gettysburg and Stories of Valor narrated by Keith Carradine and Johnstown Flood narrated by Richard Dreyfuss.