WEBVTT FILE 1 00:00:00.601 --> 00:00:02.936 (dramatic music) 2 00:00:02.000 --> 00:00:07.000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 3 00:00:08.000 --> 00:00:13.000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:15.216 --> 00:00:17.718 (gun popping) 5 00:01:18.546 --> 00:01:21.048 (gun popping) 6 00:01:52.280 --> 00:01:54.748 - [Joseph] I'm General Joseph Wheeler, 7 00:01:54.782 --> 00:01:56.384 Confederate States of America. 8 00:01:58.719 --> 00:02:01.054 What you're looking at here is Savannah River. 9 00:02:01.054 --> 00:02:03.557 That's the line between Georgia and South Carolina. 10 00:02:04.992 --> 00:02:07.060 It's a pretty good-sized river. 11 00:02:07.094 --> 00:02:10.063 We thought it'd keep the Yanks on the Georgia side, 12 00:02:10.063 --> 00:02:14.235 at least until I could muster up my cavalry together. 13 00:02:14.235 --> 00:02:18.105 But it was a hell of a lot of Yanks, 14 00:02:18.138 --> 00:02:20.941 and they had everything they needed to cause us trouble. 15 00:02:29.683 --> 00:02:31.819 - Begging your pardon, General. 16 00:02:31.819 --> 00:02:33.821 We received word that Kilpatrick and his men 17 00:02:33.854 --> 00:02:35.789 have crossed the to Savannah River. 18 00:02:35.823 --> 00:02:38.025 - Is this 100% 19 00:02:38.025 --> 00:02:39.126 - Yes, it is, General. 20 00:02:40.528 --> 00:02:42.530 - We may be able to fall back again, 21 00:02:42.530 --> 00:02:43.697 regroup a little better. 22 00:02:44.698 --> 00:02:48.202 - No, we can't keep doing that. 23 00:02:48.202 --> 00:02:50.137 - What would you like us to do, sir? 24 00:02:52.540 --> 00:02:55.343 - We'll make a stand at Broxton's Bridge. 25 00:02:56.810 --> 00:02:59.447 (water lapping) 26 00:03:03.651 --> 00:03:06.554 (insects chirping) 27 00:03:20.234 --> 00:03:21.802 - What's your report, Major? 28 00:03:21.835 --> 00:03:23.737 - Everyone we need is across the river, sir. 29 00:03:23.737 --> 00:03:27.074 - Finally. It only took two days. 30 00:03:27.140 --> 00:03:30.311 - That's quite an ordeal, sir. We're talking 60,000 troops. 31 00:03:30.344 --> 00:03:32.980 - What's the scout's report and the enemy disposition? 32 00:03:32.980 --> 00:03:34.415 - Well, they're mainly scattered, 33 00:03:34.415 --> 00:03:36.350 but they're coming together at Broxton Bridge, sir. 34 00:03:37.351 --> 00:03:38.919 - What type of troops are they? 35 00:03:38.919 --> 00:03:41.889 - Some solid artillery but mainly cavalry. 36 00:03:41.889 --> 00:03:44.358 - Ah, cavalry. That'd be Joe Wheeler? 37 00:03:44.392 --> 00:03:46.660 - That would be correct, sir. 38 00:03:46.660 --> 00:03:47.828 - My old friend. 39 00:03:48.996 --> 00:03:50.498 Well, maybe this time I'll get a chance to put 40 00:03:50.498 --> 00:03:51.899 a bullet through his skull. 41 00:03:53.100 --> 00:03:54.935 - Well, that'd be a fine day, sir. 42 00:03:54.935 --> 00:03:57.271 But what else do you need from me, sir? 43 00:03:57.271 --> 00:03:58.772 - Who's the best scout you got? 44 00:03:59.740 --> 00:04:01.842 - That would be Masterson, sir. 45 00:04:01.842 --> 00:04:03.043 - All right, I want a meeting with him, 46 00:04:03.076 --> 00:04:05.078 you, and me and that's it, you understand? 47 00:04:05.078 --> 00:04:05.913 - Yes, sir. 48 00:04:05.946 --> 00:04:07.080 - All right, carry on. 49 00:04:09.182 --> 00:04:11.852 (water lapping) 50 00:04:39.880 --> 00:04:42.583 (dramatic music) 51 00:05:11.945 --> 00:05:14.782 (water splashing) 52 00:05:30.330 --> 00:05:33.100 (dramatic music) 53 00:05:56.957 --> 00:06:01.862 (people shouting) (guns popping) 54 00:06:27.721 --> 00:06:30.323 (guns popping) 55 00:06:49.209 --> 00:06:52.045 (people shouting) 56 00:07:05.025 --> 00:07:06.059 - Right here! 57 00:07:07.895 --> 00:07:10.430 (guns popping) 58 00:08:22.502 --> 00:08:23.436 - Let's go! 59 00:08:36.684 --> 00:08:40.053 (upbeat whistling music) 60 00:09:01.208 --> 00:09:03.911 (dramatic music) 61 00:09:14.221 --> 00:09:17.057 - Take cover, take cover! 62 00:09:17.057 --> 00:09:19.993 (cannons blasting) 63 00:09:42.916 --> 00:09:45.619 (dramatic music) 64 00:10:13.113 --> 00:10:15.649 (guns popping) 65 00:13:36.984 --> 00:13:38.351 (people shouting) 66 00:13:38.351 --> 00:13:41.021 (cannon blasts) 67 00:13:57.270 --> 00:13:58.038 - Fire! 68 00:14:54.094 --> 00:14:56.829 (dramatic music) 69 00:16:13.240 --> 00:16:15.908 (water lapping) 70 00:16:25.152 --> 00:16:28.321 - Masterson, Maddox says you're the best scout we've got. 71 00:16:28.321 --> 00:16:30.757 - I can find my way around here pretty good, sir. 72 00:16:31.958 --> 00:16:34.694 - Excellent. What I need is good intelligence, 73 00:16:34.694 --> 00:16:37.130 real information about General Wheeler's whereabouts, 74 00:16:37.164 --> 00:16:38.765 you understand? 75 00:16:38.765 --> 00:16:41.934 - Yes, sir. I imagine he's with his troops right now. 76 00:16:41.968 --> 00:16:44.137 - He could be with them, he could be one of them. 77 00:16:44.137 --> 00:16:47.274 He's a slippery son of a bitch. 78 00:16:47.274 --> 00:16:49.609 He's like a snake in the grass, Wheeler is. 79 00:16:49.609 --> 00:16:51.444 You stomp on him, you lift your boot, 80 00:16:51.478 --> 00:16:53.646 and he's not there anymore. 81 00:16:53.680 --> 00:16:56.349 Him and his troops, they just slither away. 82 00:16:57.384 --> 00:16:59.286 - So he could be anywhere. 83 00:16:59.319 --> 00:17:01.988 - Well, he has to maintain command of his troops. 84 00:17:02.021 --> 00:17:05.225 They're an army of ghosts, vanished into dust 85 00:17:05.225 --> 00:17:08.895 right outside of Atlanta, and here they are. 86 00:17:08.961 --> 00:17:13.133 - So, do I get a bonus if I take care of business? 87 00:17:13.166 --> 00:17:15.868 - Well, it depends on what you mean by business. 88 00:17:15.868 --> 00:17:18.838 - Well, you want Wheeler dead, right? 89 00:17:18.871 --> 00:17:21.374 - Yes, I do want Wheeler dead. 90 00:17:21.374 --> 00:17:22.909 And if you can arrange that, 91 00:17:22.909 --> 00:17:26.213 you'll be very well taken care of financially. 92 00:17:28.915 --> 00:17:31.684 (dramatic music) 93 00:18:01.848 --> 00:18:03.850 - I'm looking for Mama Thorn. 94 00:18:04.751 --> 00:18:06.219 - Well, this is her swamp. 95 00:18:06.253 --> 00:18:07.754 - Better watch out around that swamp. 96 00:18:07.754 --> 00:18:09.356 That old swamp witch'll get you. 97 00:18:17.864 --> 00:18:20.300 - This ain't her place, is it? 98 00:18:20.300 --> 00:18:23.703 - Oh, no. Her place ain't so grandiose. 99 00:18:23.736 --> 00:18:25.605 - That's who the general wants to see. 100 00:18:30.610 --> 00:18:33.746 - OK, when we get close, y'all hold back. 101 00:18:33.746 --> 00:18:35.815 She don't like a whole lot of people, now. 102 00:19:10.350 --> 00:19:11.851 - Come on in, Joe. 103 00:19:33.873 --> 00:19:35.342 - Mama Thorn. 104 00:19:35.342 --> 00:19:39.212 - Been a piece since your last visit. What news you got? 105 00:19:39.279 --> 00:19:40.947 - Yanks have crossed the Savannah River. 106 00:19:40.980 --> 00:19:42.014 - That I knew. 107 00:19:43.216 --> 00:19:44.551 - They're heading this way. 108 00:19:45.452 --> 00:19:47.487 - That I didn't know. 109 00:19:47.520 --> 00:19:49.989 How long you figure 'fore they get here? 110 00:19:49.989 --> 00:19:51.558 - Well, they brought what they needed to cross the Savannah 111 00:19:51.558 --> 00:19:54.394 to River. Swamp might slow them down a bit. 112 00:19:54.394 --> 00:19:56.729 - My swamp will slow them down a lot. 113 00:19:56.796 --> 00:19:59.999 Water's cold this time of year. At least a day or two. 114 00:20:01.167 --> 00:20:03.403 - If that. You gonna hightail it? 115 00:20:03.403 --> 00:20:06.639 - I been here a long time. Why should I leave now? 116 00:20:06.673 --> 00:20:09.509 - These boys, they ain't so friendly. 117 00:20:09.509 --> 00:20:12.078 - I've seen plenty of soldiers before. 118 00:20:12.078 --> 00:20:15.147 - These are different. All the way up the line. 119 00:20:15.181 --> 00:20:16.649 - What do you mean? 120 00:20:16.649 --> 00:20:19.819 - I know their cavalry commander from way back. 121 00:20:19.852 --> 00:20:21.321 - Who's he? 122 00:20:21.321 --> 00:20:25.258 - Name's Kilpatrick. We went to West Point together. 123 00:20:25.258 --> 00:20:29.696 - Sounds like an Irishman. I can handle an Irishman. 124 00:20:31.864 --> 00:20:34.267 - Kilpatrick only answers to one person. 125 00:20:35.234 --> 00:20:36.035 - Sherman. 126 00:20:37.236 --> 00:20:39.238 - Both of these men are rough on local folks. 127 00:20:40.607 --> 00:20:44.043 - So they're punishing the people that ain't even fighting. 128 00:20:44.076 --> 00:20:46.413 - That's right. And you need to be careful. 129 00:20:46.413 --> 00:20:48.180 - I ain't worried about these Yanks. 130 00:20:49.416 --> 00:20:51.618 You suppose they'll be asking your whereabouts? 131 00:20:52.852 --> 00:20:53.620 - Probably. 132 00:20:55.588 --> 00:20:58.925 - How 'bout if I send them to your family cemetery? 133 00:21:01.594 --> 00:21:05.064 - I just may have to pay my respects after the battle. 134 00:21:05.097 --> 00:21:06.466 - You just might. 135 00:21:07.800 --> 00:21:10.570 (birds chirping) 136 00:21:13.906 --> 00:21:16.743 - Is there anything else you think you will be requiring? 137 00:21:16.743 --> 00:21:19.579 - Yes. Be sure the men have plenty of matches. 138 00:21:19.612 --> 00:21:21.481 I know we lost a lot when they got wet 139 00:21:21.481 --> 00:21:24.417 when we were crossing the uh, swamps. 140 00:21:24.451 --> 00:21:26.953 - Yes sir, but please remember we did purchase 141 00:21:26.953 --> 00:21:28.488 every matchstick in Savannah. 142 00:21:28.555 --> 00:21:31.624 - I know, I know. Just make sure. 143 00:21:31.624 --> 00:21:33.125 - Yes, sir. 144 00:21:33.125 --> 00:21:36.463 - And uh, have we heard from the scout yet, Masterson? 145 00:21:36.496 --> 00:21:38.130 - Nothing concrete. 146 00:21:38.130 --> 00:21:42.134 However, his reports do confirm our earlier intelligence 147 00:21:42.134 --> 00:21:44.804 that the rebel cavalry is scattered, 148 00:21:44.804 --> 00:21:47.840 and heading in the general direction of Aiken. 149 00:21:47.907 --> 00:21:51.243 - Is there anything else? I have ladies waiting. 150 00:21:51.243 --> 00:21:54.481 - One thing, sir, we are approaching the town of Barnwell, 151 00:21:54.481 --> 00:21:56.849 and it seems a number of clergy and merchants 152 00:21:56.916 --> 00:21:58.951 wish to hold a meeting with you. 153 00:21:58.985 --> 00:22:03.856 - Oh, God. All right, uh, one meeting though. 154 00:22:04.491 --> 00:22:05.925 Narrow it down. 155 00:22:05.925 --> 00:22:08.595 I want to meet with one person, somebody from the clergy, 156 00:22:08.628 --> 00:22:10.597 no merchants, all right. 157 00:22:10.597 --> 00:22:11.964 Two minutes. 158 00:22:11.998 --> 00:22:16.268 One person, one meeting, two minutes. Understand? 159 00:22:16.268 --> 00:22:18.337 - Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. 160 00:22:18.337 --> 00:22:19.171 - Very well. 161 00:22:20.640 --> 00:22:24.477 - My name is Hugh Judson Kilpatrick. 162 00:22:24.477 --> 00:22:27.346 My highest to rank was Major General, 163 00:22:27.346 --> 00:22:30.550 and that's of course in the real army, 164 00:22:30.617 --> 00:22:34.153 which would be the army of the United States of America. 165 00:22:35.622 --> 00:22:39.959 I've been called ambitious, aggressive, and blustery. 166 00:22:39.992 --> 00:22:43.295 I must say I agree on all counts. 167 00:22:43.295 --> 00:22:45.498 I have also been called fearless. 168 00:22:46.666 --> 00:22:49.335 And that is how I hope I am remembered. 169 00:22:54.073 --> 00:22:58.010 - Rumor has it Wheeler is really really close. 170 00:22:58.044 --> 00:23:00.046 - There's always a rumor, Major Maddox. 171 00:23:00.046 --> 00:23:01.414 What I'm interested in 172 00:23:01.481 --> 00:23:03.349 is what our men have actually laid their eyes on. 173 00:23:04.817 --> 00:23:07.654 - I've got Masterson on his trail. Best scout we have. 174 00:23:08.988 --> 00:23:12.158 - That man is a bloodhound. I'll give you that. 175 00:23:12.158 --> 00:23:13.760 - That's the kind of man we need. 176 00:23:18.731 --> 00:23:20.600 - Who the hell is this? 177 00:23:21.868 --> 00:23:23.870 - Who are you? What's your business here? 178 00:23:25.071 --> 00:23:26.673 - I don't mean to make no trouble. 179 00:23:26.673 --> 00:23:28.675 I know you two fellas are very busy. 180 00:23:30.209 --> 00:23:32.211 - Come closer, please, and speak up. 181 00:23:35.047 --> 00:23:36.849 - That's as far as you go. 182 00:23:36.849 --> 00:23:38.951 Don't have any weapons on you, do you? 183 00:23:38.951 --> 00:23:42.755 - No, sir. I'm Reverend Fuller. 184 00:23:42.755 --> 00:23:45.858 My congregation is the Independent Baptist Church 185 00:23:45.892 --> 00:23:47.460 of Barnwell, South Carolina. 186 00:23:48.728 --> 00:23:51.698 - Why does that ring a bell? Barnwell? 187 00:23:51.698 --> 00:23:53.533 - It's right in the middle of our path to Aiken. 188 00:23:55.468 --> 00:23:57.637 - What's your business with us, Reverend? 189 00:23:58.871 --> 00:24:03.109 - General, Major, when's the last time 190 00:24:03.109 --> 00:24:04.544 you gentlemen went to church? 191 00:24:05.878 --> 00:24:08.414 - It's been quite some time, Reverend. 192 00:24:08.447 --> 00:24:11.083 - Well if you should happen to pass through Barnwell, 193 00:24:11.083 --> 00:24:14.086 I'd like to invite you to services at my church. 194 00:24:15.454 --> 00:24:18.725 The services would be at your convenience, of course. 195 00:24:18.758 --> 00:24:22.929 - Really? Well, that would certainly be a change of pace. 196 00:24:25.297 --> 00:24:26.799 What do you think, Captain? 197 00:24:26.833 --> 00:24:27.934 - Is that why you're here, Reverend? 198 00:24:27.967 --> 00:24:30.402 To ask us to go to church? 199 00:24:30.402 --> 00:24:31.337 - That is correct. 200 00:24:32.805 --> 00:24:35.808 Your presence would show the good people of South Carolina 201 00:24:35.808 --> 00:24:39.579 that you and your men would like to have a peaceful 202 00:24:39.612 --> 00:24:41.981 end to this terrible conflict. 203 00:24:43.149 --> 00:24:45.084 - That's not the only reason you're here, 204 00:24:45.117 --> 00:24:47.987 or it's not the primary reason you're here. 205 00:24:47.987 --> 00:24:49.689 Why don't you tell us what that is? 206 00:24:52.324 --> 00:24:54.794 - I heard tell of you fellers burning through 207 00:24:54.794 --> 00:24:58.831 a lot of places, especially since you crossed the river. 208 00:24:58.831 --> 00:25:01.834 - Reverend, we burn any structure that harbors resistance. 209 00:25:01.834 --> 00:25:04.003 Those are our orders. 210 00:25:04.003 --> 00:25:08.507 - As such, I figured if you attended services at my church, 211 00:25:08.541 --> 00:25:12.211 that you would see that we harbored no resistance 212 00:25:12.211 --> 00:25:15.381 and our doors are always open to any 213 00:25:15.447 --> 00:25:18.951 that would love to worship, black or white. 214 00:25:18.985 --> 00:25:21.487 - Well, I don't know if we'll make the services or not, 215 00:25:21.520 --> 00:25:23.990 Reverend, but I will tell you this. 216 00:25:23.990 --> 00:25:26.358 If we have to burn structures in Barnwell, 217 00:25:26.358 --> 00:25:30.362 we will not burn the Independent Baptist Church. 218 00:25:30.362 --> 00:25:31.998 - Feels awful good to hear that. 219 00:25:33.365 --> 00:25:35.568 Our little church started in a one room shack 220 00:25:35.635 --> 00:25:37.369 about 10 years ago. 221 00:25:37.369 --> 00:25:40.840 We recently fixed it up, added on a bit, 222 00:25:40.873 --> 00:25:43.142 added a little small cross tower. 223 00:25:43.142 --> 00:25:45.645 It isn't much, but we're proud of it, 224 00:25:45.678 --> 00:25:47.479 and it would really calm my nerves 225 00:25:47.479 --> 00:25:50.583 to get your personal guarantee on this, General. 226 00:25:50.583 --> 00:25:54.186 - Reverend, you have my personal guarantee. 227 00:25:57.323 --> 00:25:58.858 - Thank you. 228 00:25:58.891 --> 00:26:01.694 Gentlemen, I sincerely appreciate your time this evening. 229 00:26:07.566 --> 00:26:08.768 - Spare the man's church. 230 00:26:09.736 --> 00:26:11.570 - Hell no. Burn the whole town. 231 00:26:16.408 --> 00:26:17.243 - Copeland. 232 00:26:17.276 --> 00:26:18.110 - Sir. 233 00:26:23.883 --> 00:26:25.685 - You notice some of the men had new gear. 234 00:26:25.685 --> 00:26:26.585 - Yes, sir. 235 00:26:26.585 --> 00:26:27.854 There's a new supplier in town, 236 00:26:27.887 --> 00:26:30.757 and he's quite pleased to take our money. 237 00:26:30.757 --> 00:26:32.024 - That's rare these days. 238 00:26:33.425 --> 00:26:35.594 - Well, actually he was looking for you. 239 00:26:39.265 --> 00:26:42.434 - Was he now? What business did he have for me? 240 00:26:42.434 --> 00:26:45.037 - Don't know. He only wanted to discuss it with you. 241 00:26:46.305 --> 00:26:49.075 - Okay then. You been scouting? 242 00:26:49.108 --> 00:26:51.110 - As you ordered, sir. 243 00:26:51.110 --> 00:26:53.545 - What'd you find out about Kilpatrick? 244 00:26:53.545 --> 00:26:56.548 - He's definitely on the move as you thought, but- 245 00:26:58.450 --> 00:26:59.952 - But what? 246 00:26:59.952 --> 00:27:02.989 - He doesn't appear to be moving directly to Augusta. 247 00:27:03.055 --> 00:27:04.290 - Where then? 248 00:27:04.290 --> 00:27:06.793 - Maybe, maybe Aiken. 249 00:27:06.826 --> 00:27:09.161 - Aiken? Why Aiken? 250 00:27:09.161 --> 00:27:11.664 - Not figuring that one out, sir. 251 00:27:13.132 --> 00:27:15.802 - Huh. Augusta would make sense. 252 00:27:18.805 --> 00:27:21.007 - Yes, sir, with the powder works and all. 253 00:27:21.073 --> 00:27:25.144 - Yeah. Columbia's Columbia. 254 00:27:25.144 --> 00:27:26.645 - What do you think we should do, sir? 255 00:27:26.645 --> 00:27:30.449 - Headed for Aiken? That means he's going to hit Barnwell. 256 00:27:30.482 --> 00:27:32.484 - Yes, sir, right through it. 257 00:27:32.484 --> 00:27:35.287 - Lordy, I got good friends there. 258 00:27:35.321 --> 00:27:38.290 - Well, we can throw some troops that way. 259 00:27:38.290 --> 00:27:43.095 - No, we got a good chance here at something. 260 00:27:43.095 --> 00:27:44.130 - All right. 261 00:27:44.997 --> 00:27:46.432 - Well, for every man you got, 262 00:27:46.465 --> 00:27:48.134 we're gonna make a stand in Aiken. 263 00:27:49.201 --> 00:27:54.206 (fire crackling) (dramatic music) 264 00:28:04.116 --> 00:28:07.787 - Boys, the name of this town is Barnwell, 265 00:28:09.521 --> 00:28:11.858 but tonight it's Burnwell! 266 00:28:13.025 --> 00:28:15.828 - Yeah! Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell, 267 00:28:18.697 --> 00:28:23.702 Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell! 268 00:28:24.536 --> 00:28:25.738 - Burn it to the ground, boys! 269 00:28:25.805 --> 00:28:28.140 - Yeah! Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell, 270 00:28:29.641 --> 00:28:34.546 Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell, Burnwell! 271 00:28:53.232 --> 00:28:55.768 (somber music) 272 00:29:28.968 --> 00:29:33.973 - They promised. They promised they wouldn't burn it. 273 00:29:44.884 --> 00:29:47.786 - I'm sorry. Come, my friend. 274 00:30:16.682 --> 00:30:20.352 - Who's that sneaking around my door? 275 00:30:20.352 --> 00:30:21.187 - A friend. 276 00:30:22.688 --> 00:30:24.690 - I can tell when a friend's at my door. 277 00:30:25.858 --> 00:30:27.826 - I didn't mean to cause no interruption. 278 00:30:29.295 --> 00:30:32.131 I don't have a gun if that's what you're worried about. 279 00:30:32.131 --> 00:30:33.765 - What I'm worried about is you don't want 280 00:30:33.765 --> 00:30:36.268 to tell me who you are. 281 00:30:36.268 --> 00:30:38.804 - Name's Masterson. Just want to talk. 282 00:30:39.705 --> 00:30:41.941 - Then come on in and talk. 283 00:30:56.622 --> 00:30:58.624 - So you're the one they call Mama Thorn. 284 00:30:58.624 --> 00:31:00.392 - That's right. 285 00:31:00.392 --> 00:31:02.494 - So you fancy yourself some type of witch. 286 00:31:04.063 --> 00:31:06.732 - I know what I am. Swamp witch. 287 00:31:07.733 --> 00:31:09.235 Most dangerous kind there is. 288 00:31:11.137 --> 00:31:14.073 - I guess I better be careful then. 289 00:31:14.073 --> 00:31:17.409 - Finally a piece of fine thinking out of you. 290 00:31:17.476 --> 00:31:19.578 You do know I charge for my services. 291 00:31:21.047 --> 00:31:22.381 - You mean for soothsaying? 292 00:31:23.315 --> 00:31:25.484 I guess that's not out of line. 293 00:31:25.484 --> 00:31:27.186 So what kind of payment are you looking for? 294 00:31:27.219 --> 00:31:28.654 - How about some truth? 295 00:31:30.522 --> 00:31:31.357 - Truth? 296 00:31:32.758 --> 00:31:35.494 - Truth. I've had enough of lying and double talk. 297 00:31:36.695 --> 00:31:39.031 - The truth can be a very thorny place. 298 00:31:39.031 --> 00:31:40.032 It can tear you up. 299 00:31:42.568 --> 00:31:44.870 - Is that some kind of threat? 300 00:31:44.903 --> 00:31:48.074 - No, ma'am. I'm just here to ask questions. 301 00:31:48.074 --> 00:31:49.241 - So ask. 302 00:31:50.876 --> 00:31:53.545 - Well, you were kind of hard to find. 303 00:31:53.545 --> 00:31:55.714 - That ain't no question. 304 00:31:55.714 --> 00:31:57.249 And I ain't hard to find 305 00:31:57.249 --> 00:31:59.085 for those who are supposed to find me. 306 00:32:00.286 --> 00:32:02.254 - Well, I am aware that General Wheeler 307 00:32:02.254 --> 00:32:03.455 has been here to see you. 308 00:32:06.192 --> 00:32:07.759 - I see a lot of folks. 309 00:32:07.759 --> 00:32:09.228 - Not a lot of generals. 310 00:32:10.462 --> 00:32:11.964 - You'd be surprised. 311 00:32:13.399 --> 00:32:16.235 - So what, what did you and fighting Joe have to talk about? 312 00:32:17.636 --> 00:32:21.473 - Mister, I have no reason at all to tell you about 313 00:32:21.473 --> 00:32:22.975 my private conversations. 314 00:32:25.111 --> 00:32:26.612 - What about self-preservation? 315 00:32:28.214 --> 00:32:31.550 - Now that is a threat. 316 00:32:31.583 --> 00:32:33.319 - Not from me. 317 00:32:33.319 --> 00:32:34.553 - Then from who? 318 00:32:34.586 --> 00:32:36.288 - I'll tell you what. 319 00:32:36.288 --> 00:32:38.991 You answer my questions, I'll answer yours. 320 00:32:40.292 --> 00:32:42.561 - You like playing this game. Masterson. 321 00:32:42.561 --> 00:32:45.897 - Sure, if it pays off. And you? 322 00:32:45.931 --> 00:32:47.799 - I can be very, very good at it. 323 00:32:47.799 --> 00:32:50.802 - I got money. United States currency. 324 00:32:50.802 --> 00:32:52.304 Not that funny money that they're trying 325 00:32:52.338 --> 00:32:53.905 to pass off down here. 326 00:32:53.939 --> 00:32:55.907 - Ain't interested. 327 00:32:55.907 --> 00:32:59.245 - So can I give to you to get what I want? 328 00:32:59.278 --> 00:33:02.814 - Masterson, there is absolutely nothing you can offer me 329 00:33:02.814 --> 00:33:04.983 that would make me betray a good friend. 330 00:33:06.085 --> 00:33:07.353 - You're making a mistake. 331 00:33:09.821 --> 00:33:11.823 - I know what I'm doing. 332 00:33:11.857 --> 00:33:14.626 You go back and report now to General Kilpatrick. 333 00:33:19.298 --> 00:33:20.966 - The next visit won't be from me. 334 00:33:22.601 --> 00:33:23.802 And I bet it's not as friendly. 335 00:33:57.203 --> 00:34:01.540 - Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. whoa, whoa. Reverend. 336 00:34:02.874 --> 00:34:05.644 - Hey, Joe. Dobbs. 337 00:34:07.213 --> 00:34:08.580 - Good to see you alive. 338 00:34:09.715 --> 00:34:11.983 Heard there's nothing left of Barnwell. 339 00:34:12.017 --> 00:34:13.652 - Sorry about your church, Reverend. 340 00:34:16.054 --> 00:34:17.589 - That was my life. 341 00:34:19.057 --> 00:34:22.261 - Well, this is in the middle of nowhere. Did you walk here? 342 00:34:22.328 --> 00:34:27.166 - I did. I walked until I couldn't walk anymore. 343 00:34:29.168 --> 00:34:32.171 I don't know how long I been sitting on these steps 344 00:34:32.171 --> 00:34:35.874 but I think I'll find me a peaceful grove somewhere, 345 00:34:35.907 --> 00:34:38.944 lay down and let the earth take me back. 346 00:34:40.846 --> 00:34:42.348 - I got an idea. 347 00:34:42.348 --> 00:34:44.516 After the battle, I'll take a platoon 348 00:34:44.516 --> 00:34:46.385 and go and rebuild his church for him. 349 00:34:48.053 --> 00:34:51.257 - What now? What about the Yanks? 350 00:34:51.257 --> 00:34:52.258 They'd be all over. 351 00:34:53.692 --> 00:34:54.893 - That ain't what I been seeing. 352 00:34:54.926 --> 00:34:56.862 They come in, tear up and haul out. 353 00:34:57.729 --> 00:34:58.630 - That's right. 354 00:35:00.132 --> 00:35:03.068 - Y'all know I wouldn't be able to pay you nothing. 355 00:35:03.101 --> 00:35:05.103 - Hey, I got a young lass I plan on marrying 356 00:35:05.103 --> 00:35:06.772 when this is all over. 357 00:35:06.772 --> 00:35:09.775 If you could do the honors, that would be payment enough. 358 00:35:09.808 --> 00:35:12.144 - I know where some nice timber's being stored. 359 00:35:14.480 --> 00:35:16.047 - That's be fine, gentlemen. 360 00:35:17.949 --> 00:35:19.651 - Is there anything we can do for you? 361 00:35:19.651 --> 00:35:21.153 Can we send some men over to give you a hand? 362 00:35:22.120 --> 00:35:23.155 - Maybe some water. 363 00:35:25.123 --> 00:35:26.725 - Corporal, give him some water. 364 00:35:51.617 --> 00:35:53.352 - You ain't invited. 365 00:35:54.453 --> 00:35:55.354 - I'm not alone. 366 00:35:56.588 --> 00:35:58.590 What I'm looking for is any information you have 367 00:35:58.590 --> 00:36:01.593 against the rebel general Joseph Wheeler. 368 00:36:03.161 --> 00:36:05.264 - I don't know where General Wheeler is. 369 00:36:07.266 --> 00:36:10.602 - I need to know. Is he planning on attacking us? 370 00:36:10.636 --> 00:36:12.371 And what is his troop strength? 371 00:36:12.371 --> 00:36:16.342 - I ain't no soldier. Why would I know nonsense like that? 372 00:36:17.209 --> 00:36:19.511 - Then what do you talk about? 373 00:36:19.511 --> 00:36:21.447 - Healings for his wounded. 374 00:36:21.480 --> 00:36:25.784 Getting messages to their families. Important things. 375 00:36:25.784 --> 00:36:28.220 - Ma'am, I have food. Plenty of food. 376 00:36:28.220 --> 00:36:30.322 - I got the forest and the swamp. 377 00:36:30.356 --> 00:36:32.524 I can get all the food I need. 378 00:36:32.524 --> 00:36:36.061 - Fine. We have U.S. currency, silver. 379 00:36:36.061 --> 00:36:39.565 We'd pay a good bit if you'd show me the whereabouts 380 00:36:39.565 --> 00:36:40.499 of General Wheeler. 381 00:36:41.467 --> 00:36:43.469 - Ain't interested. 382 00:36:43.469 --> 00:36:46.372 - You need to be telling me what you know. 383 00:36:46.372 --> 00:36:48.039 - I can't tell you what I don't know, 384 00:36:48.073 --> 00:36:51.343 and I don't know where General Wheeler is right now. 385 00:36:53.479 --> 00:36:54.313 - Don't move. 386 00:37:18.003 --> 00:37:21.273 - Mama Thorn. I'm General Hugh Kilpatrick. 387 00:37:21.273 --> 00:37:24.109 It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. 388 00:37:24.109 --> 00:37:26.778 - You and your men ain't welcome here. 389 00:37:29.415 --> 00:37:33.118 - Mama Thorn, we've got something to discuss, ma'am. 390 00:37:33.184 --> 00:37:35.354 Do you believe in the institution of slavery? 391 00:37:35.387 --> 00:37:38.056 Do you believe that human beings should be chained up 392 00:37:38.056 --> 00:37:39.758 and traded like cattle? 393 00:37:39.758 --> 00:37:41.226 - No, I do not. 394 00:37:41.259 --> 00:37:44.396 - Well, good. We have something in common, then. 395 00:37:45.597 --> 00:37:47.899 Now our great army has swept through 396 00:37:47.899 --> 00:37:49.635 most of this so-called Confederacy, 397 00:37:49.635 --> 00:37:51.136 and do you know what we've left in our wake 398 00:37:51.202 --> 00:37:52.270 everywhere we've gone? 399 00:37:53.439 --> 00:37:55.474 - Burned buildings and ruined land. 400 00:37:55.541 --> 00:37:58.209 - Freedom, Mama Thorn. 401 00:37:58.243 --> 00:38:01.380 Now I've freed slaves in Tennessee, Georgia, 402 00:38:01.380 --> 00:38:02.614 and now South Carolina. 403 00:38:02.614 --> 00:38:04.282 We are not the enemy. 404 00:38:04.282 --> 00:38:07.419 - You are taking the crops and belongings of poor people, 405 00:38:07.453 --> 00:38:10.288 people who work hard for a living. 406 00:38:10.288 --> 00:38:13.325 These ain't the rich folk who owned slaves. 407 00:38:13.392 --> 00:38:15.894 - War is a cruel and heartless endeavor, ma'am. 408 00:38:15.927 --> 00:38:18.296 - You're making war on children. 409 00:38:18.296 --> 00:38:21.733 What you leave in your wake are children, 410 00:38:21.767 --> 00:38:24.836 with nothing to eat, nowhere to sleep in the 411 00:38:24.836 --> 00:38:26.171 dead of winter. 412 00:38:26.171 --> 00:38:28.640 - This is a war that was brought on 413 00:38:28.640 --> 00:38:30.308 by an illegal government, 414 00:38:30.342 --> 00:38:33.078 an illegal government supported by people like you. 415 00:38:33.111 --> 00:38:38.116 - I don't support no government, and I don't support no war. 416 00:38:38.817 --> 00:38:40.486 I support the people. 417 00:38:40.486 --> 00:38:42.654 - Well, I believe this building 418 00:38:42.688 --> 00:38:44.856 is harboring rebel resistance. 419 00:38:44.856 --> 00:38:47.125 So we're leaving, and I'm gonna have my men 420 00:38:47.158 --> 00:38:48.760 nail the windows and the doors shut, 421 00:38:48.760 --> 00:38:51.363 and set fire to this place with you in it. 422 00:38:51.363 --> 00:38:52.931 And if you don't think I'll do it, 423 00:38:52.964 --> 00:38:55.300 you better remember what I have done. 424 00:38:55.333 --> 00:38:56.167 Let's go. 425 00:38:58.370 --> 00:38:59.538 - General Kill. 426 00:39:01.640 --> 00:39:04.142 Everybody knows that Joe Wheeler is getting ready 427 00:39:04.142 --> 00:39:06.344 for some big battle. 428 00:39:06.344 --> 00:39:08.213 I don't know nothing about that. 429 00:39:08.279 --> 00:39:11.049 But I'm pretty sure that when the fighting's over, 430 00:39:11.049 --> 00:39:13.051 no matter what happens, 431 00:39:13.051 --> 00:39:16.622 he's gonna want to go to his family cemetery. 432 00:39:16.655 --> 00:39:19.324 That's just down the road from his home in Augusta. 433 00:39:20.692 --> 00:39:23.128 That'll be after the battle, before he heads out to regroup. 434 00:39:27.332 --> 00:39:29.134 - I'm gonna put guards on this place. 435 00:39:29.134 --> 00:39:32.203 If what you say is true, you'll be free. 436 00:39:32.203 --> 00:39:36.374 But if not, I'm gonna burn everything here to the ground. 437 00:39:36.374 --> 00:39:37.509 Good day, ma'am. 438 00:39:44.149 --> 00:39:46.818 (water rushing) 439 00:39:52.057 --> 00:39:54.993 (birds twittering) 440 00:40:01.199 --> 00:40:02.768 - Hello, Mama Thorn. 441 00:40:02.768 --> 00:40:04.603 - Well, look who's all soldiered up. 442 00:40:04.603 --> 00:40:06.104 Good to see you again, Marcus. 443 00:40:07.072 --> 00:40:09.274 - I'm liking the feel of freedom. 444 00:40:09.340 --> 00:40:10.842 - That's good. 445 00:40:10.876 --> 00:40:12.678 You know, when I put someone on the railroad to Harriet, 446 00:40:12.678 --> 00:40:14.946 I never know if they're gonna make it or not. 447 00:40:14.946 --> 00:40:17.382 Even I don't know the routes past South Carolina. 448 00:40:18.784 --> 00:40:21.753 - Things was tough for a while but I made it up to Boston 449 00:40:21.753 --> 00:40:24.690 and joined the 54th Massachusetts. 450 00:40:26.357 --> 00:40:28.026 - Well, you're taking a big chance being back 451 00:40:28.059 --> 00:40:30.395 in this neck of the woods. 452 00:40:30.428 --> 00:40:32.230 Rebel army ain't taking no prisoners 453 00:40:32.230 --> 00:40:33.565 when it comes to ex-slaves. 454 00:40:33.565 --> 00:40:35.901 I hear they're shooting them on sight. 455 00:40:35.934 --> 00:40:38.436 - I heard the same thing. That's why I'm fighting. 456 00:40:39.871 --> 00:40:42.407 - But you made it back, just like you said you would. 457 00:40:42.440 --> 00:40:46.077 - I almost didn't. I was up around Charleston. 458 00:40:46.077 --> 00:40:47.245 Lost a lot of boys. 459 00:40:48.814 --> 00:40:50.816 - Got any plans for after the war? 460 00:40:50.816 --> 00:40:53.652 - I want to see if I can find any of my family. 461 00:40:54.786 --> 00:40:56.054 - You know, your brother got sold 462 00:40:56.087 --> 00:40:57.923 before I could put him on the railroad. 463 00:40:59.457 --> 00:41:00.258 - I heard. 464 00:41:01.459 --> 00:41:03.094 - Try looking for him in Augusta. 465 00:41:03.094 --> 00:41:04.596 You know, a lot of these black folk there, 466 00:41:04.630 --> 00:41:07.165 they don't know they're free yet. 467 00:41:07.165 --> 00:41:08.634 - I'll be sure to tell them. 468 00:41:08.634 --> 00:41:09.668 - You want some food? 469 00:41:11.136 --> 00:41:14.806 - I wish I could stay 'cause I'm tired of eating army grub. 470 00:41:16.174 --> 00:41:17.776 - How much time you got? 471 00:41:17.809 --> 00:41:20.979 - Not much. They're probably wondering where I'm at. 472 00:41:20.979 --> 00:41:23.682 - Well, Marcus, you always made my neck of the woods 473 00:41:23.749 --> 00:41:25.584 a better place by being here. 474 00:41:25.584 --> 00:41:28.253 Take care of yourself. Hope I'll see you again. 475 00:41:28.253 --> 00:41:29.087 - Mama Thorn. 476 00:41:29.087 --> 00:41:31.790 (dramatic music) 477 00:41:54.145 --> 00:41:57.448 - Fancy seeing you here, Mama Thorn. 478 00:41:57.448 --> 00:42:00.786 - Yep. Them bluecoats wanted my cabin. 479 00:42:00.819 --> 00:42:02.554 I figured I'd just let them have it. 480 00:42:04.222 --> 00:42:06.692 - Yeah, I heard. What you gonna do? 481 00:42:08.193 --> 00:42:10.829 - I'll go wandering a bit like I always do. 482 00:42:12.030 --> 00:42:14.633 I'm gonna find me some new roots. 483 00:42:14.633 --> 00:42:17.569 - So? Need to talk to me about anything? 484 00:42:19.004 --> 00:42:23.508 - I met your opponent, this Kilpatrick. 485 00:42:23.508 --> 00:42:27.178 - Did you now? What'd you think of him? 486 00:42:27.178 --> 00:42:29.581 - He likes to shoot off his mouth a lot. 487 00:42:30.481 --> 00:42:32.183 - Hmmm. Sounds like him. 488 00:42:33.885 --> 00:42:35.887 - He wouldn't stop barking til I told him 489 00:42:35.921 --> 00:42:37.923 where you were gonna be after the battle. 490 00:42:39.758 --> 00:42:42.093 - Well, what exactly did you tell him? 491 00:42:42.160 --> 00:42:44.329 - Exactly what we talked about. 492 00:42:45.563 --> 00:42:47.398 - Well, I do appreciate that. 493 00:42:47.432 --> 00:42:49.334 How do you think he's gonna handle it? 494 00:42:50.769 --> 00:42:53.504 - He'll send one of his bullies like he always does. 495 00:42:56.541 --> 00:43:00.045 - Well, I guess I'll be seeing you around, Mama Thorn. 496 00:43:00.045 --> 00:43:01.179 - Sure as sunrise. 497 00:43:09.855 --> 00:43:12.590 (dramatic music) 498 00:43:14.025 --> 00:43:17.362 - There are those who would say that a general 499 00:43:17.395 --> 00:43:19.631 shouldn't be taking advice from um, 500 00:43:19.631 --> 00:43:22.367 those that call themselves witches. 501 00:43:22.400 --> 00:43:26.905 They said I had no business associating with folk like that. 502 00:43:26.938 --> 00:43:29.040 Take Mama Thorn for instance. 503 00:43:29.040 --> 00:43:30.541 She'd been around these parts 504 00:43:30.575 --> 00:43:32.644 since before anyone can remember. 505 00:43:34.045 --> 00:43:37.282 Did I believe in her mumbling and spells and all that? 506 00:43:37.282 --> 00:43:40.451 Well, I tell you what I saw with my own eyes. 507 00:43:44.222 --> 00:43:46.792 When we run out of medicines for our wounded, 508 00:43:46.792 --> 00:43:49.961 some of her potions and lotions, 509 00:43:49.995 --> 00:43:51.763 they kept some of them boys alive. 510 00:43:52.964 --> 00:43:55.500 She eased a lot of suffering. 511 00:43:58.169 --> 00:44:00.806 (dramatic music) 512 00:44:07.145 --> 00:44:09.647 (light music) 513 00:44:13.084 --> 00:44:15.821 (dramatic music) 514 00:45:59.424 --> 00:46:01.927 (guns popping) 515 00:46:10.268 --> 00:46:13.104 (people shouting) 516 00:47:11.329 --> 00:47:13.932 (somber music) 517 00:47:31.616 --> 00:47:34.185 (guns popping) 518 00:48:15.260 --> 00:48:18.096 (people shouting) 519 00:49:18.656 --> 00:49:21.426 (dramatic music) 520 00:50:14.179 --> 00:50:17.515 (bright dramatic music) 521 00:50:43.874 --> 00:50:47.245 (guns popping continues) 522 00:51:58.449 --> 00:52:00.951 (somber music) 523 00:52:22.473 --> 00:52:25.075 (guns popping) 524 00:55:07.738 --> 00:55:10.240 (light music) 525 00:55:16.013 --> 00:55:18.849 (people shouting) 526 00:55:46.611 --> 00:55:50.014 (guns popping continues) 527 00:55:54.519 --> 00:55:57.354 (people shouting) 528 00:58:23.000 --> 00:58:25.703 (dramatic music) 529 01:00:44.508 --> 01:00:47.311 (people shouting) 530 01:00:59.656 --> 01:01:02.326 (dramatic music) 531 01:01:07.698 --> 01:01:10.300 (guns popping) 532 01:01:58.248 --> 01:02:03.153 (water lapping) (birds twittering) 533 01:02:15.099 --> 01:02:17.601 (tense music) 534 01:03:48.092 --> 01:03:49.927 - If I'm dead, you're dead. 535 01:03:58.535 --> 01:04:00.104 - I saw you in here, General. 536 01:04:00.137 --> 01:04:02.606 I just want to make sure you're all right. 537 01:04:02.606 --> 01:04:05.509 - You got a funny way of showing it. Holster that weapon. 538 01:04:10.614 --> 01:04:13.951 - Fellas, is this the same man we been talking about? 539 01:04:13.984 --> 01:04:14.818 - He is. 540 01:04:15.785 --> 01:04:16.820 - You're that broker. 541 01:04:18.022 --> 01:04:19.223 - I am. 542 01:04:19.289 --> 01:04:21.992 (dramatic music) 543 01:04:33.570 --> 01:04:36.740 - I recognize you two. You don't recognize me? 544 01:04:37.908 --> 01:04:39.376 - Yeah, we recognize you. 545 01:04:42.679 --> 01:04:44.014 - That's far enough. 546 01:04:44.014 --> 01:04:46.383 - Hey, I thought we knew each other. 547 01:04:58.228 --> 01:05:02.866 - I understand you don't mind Confederate payment. 548 01:05:02.866 --> 01:05:05.069 - That's right. We can make a deal. 549 01:05:05.069 --> 01:05:07.671 (guns popping) 550 01:05:14.278 --> 01:05:17.047 (dramatic music) 551 01:05:31.395 --> 01:05:32.596 - Paid in full. 552 01:06:03.093 --> 01:06:04.094 - Have a seat, Colonel. 553 01:06:04.128 --> 01:06:04.961 - Thank you, sir. 554 01:06:10.400 --> 01:06:13.170 - I hope you have some good news for me. 555 01:06:13.170 --> 01:06:14.771 - I'm sorry, sir, but I cannot accommodate you 556 01:06:14.804 --> 01:06:15.639 with that today. 557 01:06:17.841 --> 01:06:19.676 - Ah, very well. 558 01:06:20.744 --> 01:06:22.646 Let's, uh, let's get on with it 559 01:06:22.646 --> 01:06:25.149 so we can get out of this godforsaken place. 560 01:06:25.149 --> 01:06:28.852 - Yes, sir. We received the communique from General Sherman. 561 01:06:28.918 --> 01:06:30.754 He wants us to begin our march on Columbia 562 01:06:30.754 --> 01:06:32.156 as soon as possible. 563 01:06:32.156 --> 01:06:33.490 - Well, that's not terrible news. 564 01:06:33.523 --> 01:06:35.525 It gets us out of this to place. 565 01:06:35.592 --> 01:06:36.960 - Yes, sir. 566 01:06:36.993 --> 01:06:40.530 In regard to General Sherman, I put in my request 567 01:06:40.530 --> 01:06:43.167 for a transfer back to his staff. 568 01:06:44.368 --> 01:06:45.269 - Did you now? 569 01:06:45.302 --> 01:06:46.936 - Yes, sir. 570 01:06:46.936 --> 01:06:50.807 - Well, I guess you've had enough of this front lines, huh? 571 01:06:50.840 --> 01:06:53.343 - Yes, sir, I have had my fill of it. 572 01:06:54.611 --> 01:06:56.680 - Well, that's all right. 573 01:06:56.680 --> 01:06:58.515 I never thought you had the sand in your guts 574 01:06:58.515 --> 01:07:00.317 for this anyway on the front lines. 575 01:07:01.785 --> 01:07:05.455 Being a Quaker and all, you all have a tough time 576 01:07:05.455 --> 01:07:06.890 developing a thick hide 577 01:07:08.158 --> 01:07:11.228 for the type of warfare we're involved in now. 578 01:07:11.228 --> 01:07:13.363 - Yes, sir, possibly. 579 01:07:13.363 --> 01:07:15.532 - What about the scout Masterson? 580 01:07:15.565 --> 01:07:17.567 Have we heard back anything from him? 581 01:07:17.634 --> 01:07:20.470 - We have not heard from Mr. Masterson, 582 01:07:20.470 --> 01:07:23.073 but we did hear about Mr. Masterson. 583 01:07:23.073 --> 01:07:24.808 - Please report, Colonel. 584 01:07:24.841 --> 01:07:27.844 - I'm afraid to inform you, sir, that Mr. Masterson is dead. 585 01:07:30.880 --> 01:07:32.182 Yes, sir, and as I understand, 586 01:07:32.216 --> 01:07:34.251 he was on assignment from you in Augusta. 587 01:07:37.387 --> 01:07:38.555 - And what about Wheeler, General Wheeler? 588 01:07:38.555 --> 01:07:39.523 Is he dead too? 589 01:07:39.556 --> 01:07:40.690 - No, sir, he is not. 590 01:07:57.674 --> 01:08:00.777 - You know, Colonel, I don't think we lost 591 01:08:00.777 --> 01:08:02.078 this battle here today. 592 01:08:03.012 --> 01:08:04.414 I don't think so. 593 01:08:04.414 --> 01:08:05.449 - Excuse me, sir? 594 01:08:07.917 --> 01:08:09.519 - Against Wheeler's men today. 595 01:08:10.920 --> 01:08:15.259 No, no, I actually think it was closer to a draw, don't you? 596 01:08:15.292 --> 01:08:17.461 - Sir, they drove us back. 597 01:08:18.895 --> 01:08:23.400 - Yes, but when we get ready to file our reports 598 01:08:24.568 --> 01:08:27.070 with General Sherman and others, 599 01:08:27.070 --> 01:08:30.907 it's important that you and I are in agreement 600 01:08:30.907 --> 01:08:34.578 on the outcome of the battle today, if you get my meaning, 601 01:08:34.611 --> 01:08:35.445 Colonel. 602 01:08:35.445 --> 01:08:37.281 - I will not lie, sir. 603 01:08:38.982 --> 01:08:42.152 - Yes, I understand that. I don't want you to lie. 604 01:08:42.152 --> 01:08:44.654 But you have to admit, Colonel, 605 01:08:44.654 --> 01:08:46.590 there's a lot of layers to the truth. 606 01:08:46.623 --> 01:08:48.258 It's just like an onion. 607 01:08:48.258 --> 01:08:50.394 So I'm not asking you to lie. 608 01:08:50.394 --> 01:08:55.064 I'm simply asking you to peel one layer back for the truth. 609 01:08:56.466 --> 01:08:59.236 - I'm afraid I cannot comply with that request. 610 01:09:00.637 --> 01:09:03.139 - Well, you will comply, and it's an order, Colonel. 611 01:09:14.618 --> 01:09:18.188 You wouldn't disobey an order, would you, Colonel? 612 01:09:19.823 --> 01:09:22.992 - No, sir, I will comply with your request. 613 01:09:27.997 --> 01:09:30.434 - Very well, then, you can have your transfer 614 01:09:30.434 --> 01:09:32.602 back to headquarters where you'll be safe. 615 01:09:35.038 --> 01:09:36.039 Dismissed. 616 01:09:44.214 --> 01:09:45.882 - Sir, permission to speak freely. 617 01:09:50.354 --> 01:09:55.359 Sir, your comments about my courage, 618 01:09:57.361 --> 01:10:00.697 I served honorably in the Mexican War. 619 01:10:00.697 --> 01:10:02.566 I was a medical attendant. 620 01:10:02.566 --> 01:10:06.169 I saw men blown apart in front of me by cannon fire. 621 01:10:06.202 --> 01:10:09.005 I had their blood on my clothes for days. 622 01:10:09.005 --> 01:10:12.242 I held men as they died in my arms crying 623 01:10:12.242 --> 01:10:13.910 for their mothers or their wives. 624 01:10:13.910 --> 01:10:16.179 I have never forgotten those experiences, sir, 625 01:10:16.212 --> 01:10:18.882 and I pray God I never do. 626 01:10:20.317 --> 01:10:23.052 - Tell it to the chaplain, Colonel Peabody. 627 01:10:23.052 --> 01:10:24.321 I just don't care. 628 01:10:26.856 --> 01:10:28.525 Get out of my sight. 629 01:10:45.409 --> 01:10:46.610 Now I know a lot of people 630 01:10:46.676 --> 01:10:48.445 called me and my boys guerrillas. 631 01:10:49.846 --> 01:10:53.016 They say we didn't fight like proper soldiers. 632 01:10:53.049 --> 01:10:55.352 But I come to realize this, 633 01:10:55.352 --> 01:10:59.188 most of these complainers was not from Dixie. 634 01:10:59.188 --> 01:11:01.725 Most of these complainers were Yanks. 635 01:11:02.626 --> 01:11:04.794 So what this tells me is, 636 01:11:04.794 --> 01:11:08.231 we must have been doing a pretty good job. 637 01:11:11.601 --> 01:11:14.203 (somber music) 638 01:11:59.483 --> 01:12:02.118 Rebs got lucky in Aiken, South Carolina, 639 01:12:03.319 --> 01:12:05.455 'specially Wheeler. 640 01:12:05.489 --> 01:12:08.157 I was a victim of bad intelligence. 641 01:12:08.157 --> 01:12:12.028 Why wasn't I told about the number of cannon the enemy had? 642 01:12:12.095 --> 01:12:17.100 I was expecting shells from two. I received a barrage. 643 01:12:18.502 --> 01:12:22.472 And how could the number on Wheeler's cavalry be so wrong? 644 01:12:23.339 --> 01:12:25.675 I was expecting about 100, 645 01:12:25.675 --> 01:12:30.013 and instead ended up facing about 1,000 cavalry troops. 646 01:12:30.046 --> 01:12:32.048 On the day of the battle in Aiken, 647 01:12:32.115 --> 01:12:35.385 the officers that supplied me that intelligence failed. 648 01:12:36.352 --> 01:12:38.187 It won't happen again. 649 01:12:41.324 --> 01:12:43.860 (somber music) 650 01:14:24.894 --> 01:14:27.564 (upbeat music) 651 01:17:47.163 --> 01:17:49.866 (dramatic music)