The MUSIC! As same and his officers dismounted from their horses...just before Sam gave his most eloquent speech! It is only a few chords BUT it pulled the moment into the mood to be presented...to be hit my such a well acted role and oratory! Some hellacious directing and scoring is evident here...and SAM...OMG!
I'm a military historian specializing in World War II, but Gen. Buford has always been one of my heroes. "There'll be the devil to pay!" I first read about this magnificent soldier when I was about twelve years old. Sam Eliot does such a fine job bringing Gen. Buford to life! Thank you for posting this. I have the movie but I just love to come on here and watch this scene.
Sam will forever epiomise the old canpaigner for his portrayal of Buford in this flick. god damn it's like Sam was born for the part. "we'll charge, valiantly... And be butchered, valiantly. Later men with top hats and gold watch fobs will thump their chests and say what a brave charge it was."
You guys crack me up the reason buford's cavalry held the confederates back was the Spencer carbine rifle and a hell of alot of determination. But the spencer was the deciding factor.
@TheGriefmaker Not many of BG. Buford's men had the Spencer seven shot rifle at Gettysburg. Company "A", 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment did. That has been a long standing myth, that BG Buford's men had Spencer rifles, 99% did not. They were using the Sharp's carbine and/or Burnside carbine, which had a range of only 200 yards.
@jermster17 During the early part of the War, Cavalry were mostly used for guarding supply lines, etc. It wasn't untill later in the War, Cavalry were used a "shock troops" Cavalry did carry a few small artillery pieces, nothing like infantry would have in support, (too large). But a couple of small pieces could, and did, change outcomes of skirmishes, and some battles. With all that said, cavalry would have artillery pieces, for what we call in modern military terms, force multiplier.
@jermster17 Buford had two brigades and a horse arillery battery on John Calif with him. The fact that there was artillery should have alerted Heth that he faced the Army of the Potomac and not militia.
Buford saved the battle for the union by holding the high ground! He was never given the credit he should have except by the officers he served under!
@ThePac5462 Buford, Chamberlain, and Custer were the 3 heroes of the Gettysberg battle....each in their own way. Buford for holding the high ground, Chamberlain for his bayonet charge, and Custer for holding the flank against Jeb Stuart's Cavalry on the flank during Pickett's charge...which sadly they never show in this awesome movie.
@vlotom What about William Barksdales charge at the Peach Orchard. One Union colonel said "It was the grandest charge that was ever made by mortal man" They pushed all the way to Plum Run and were counter attacked by Colonel George L. Willards brigade. Barksdale was wounded 12 times and his last words were "Tell my wife am killed, but we fought like hell"
This scene parallels the later scene in the movie when a haunted Gen. Longstreet is outlining to Harrison just what's going to happen to Pickett's division going up to Cemetery Ridge. He too ended up having to order a doomed attack, had to HELP it to fail.
General John Buford is my favorite Union general. He held the high ground on the 1st day of the Gettysburg campaign even though he was greatly outnumbered. His masterful battle tactics and his refusal to let the Confederates to gain the high ground paved the way for the Union army's victory in the battle of Gettysburg.
Thank you for posting this piece. Gettysburg was a great film and, in my opinion, Sam Elliott delivered the film's best performance with his protrayal of Gen Buford. A pleasure to watch.
I still get teary eyed watching this.
JTBenge41 2 days ago
Buford should get more recognition on the battle of gettysburg, he prevented the REBS from getting the high ground but GOOD MOVIE
GramajoDarvin 5 days ago
Sam Elliott was born to play this role. Awesome.
jobu88 1 week ago
The MUSIC! As same and his officers dismounted from their horses...just before Sam gave his most eloquent speech! It is only a few chords BUT it pulled the moment into the mood to be presented...to be hit my such a well acted role and oratory! Some hellacious directing and scoring is evident here...and SAM...OMG!
ferroxian 2 weeks ago in playlist Liked videos
loved this movie but chamberlins charge was my fav part
mark10483 3 weeks ago
Love it! I marathoned the movie one weekend I was sick and this scene stayed in my mind for a long time.
kaze987 1 month ago
I'm a military historian specializing in World War II, but Gen. Buford has always been one of my heroes. "There'll be the devil to pay!" I first read about this magnificent soldier when I was about twelve years old. Sam Eliot does such a fine job bringing Gen. Buford to life! Thank you for posting this. I have the movie but I just love to come on here and watch this scene.
warwolfii 2 months ago 3
Sam will forever epiomise the old canpaigner for his portrayal of Buford in this flick. god damn it's like Sam was born for the part. "we'll charge, valiantly... And be butchered, valiantly. Later men with top hats and gold watch fobs will thump their chests and say what a brave charge it was."
3mate1 4 months ago 11
@3mate1 YOU are SO very right my friend...his words and expression....OMG!!!
ferroxian 1 month ago
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This is one of my favorite parts in Gettysburg. cheers for uploading
joergn83 5 months ago
You guys crack me up the reason buford's cavalry held the confederates back was the Spencer carbine rifle and a hell of alot of determination. But the spencer was the deciding factor.
TheGriefmaker 5 months ago
@TheGriefmaker Not many of BG. Buford's men had the Spencer seven shot rifle at Gettysburg. Company "A", 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment did. That has been a long standing myth, that BG Buford's men had Spencer rifles, 99% did not. They were using the Sharp's carbine and/or Burnside carbine, which had a range of only 200 yards.
rebel2276 4 months ago
Why would Calvary have artillery pieces with them?
jermster17 6 months ago
@jermster17 During the early part of the War, Cavalry were mostly used for guarding supply lines, etc. It wasn't untill later in the War, Cavalry were used a "shock troops" Cavalry did carry a few small artillery pieces, nothing like infantry would have in support, (too large). But a couple of small pieces could, and did, change outcomes of skirmishes, and some battles. With all that said, cavalry would have artillery pieces, for what we call in modern military terms, force multiplier.
ccastellani85 5 months ago 4
@jermster17 Listen when Buford mentions "Caleb's Battery". They were probably attached to Buford's cavalry at the time.
osravensblackbears 4 months ago
@jermster17 Buford had two brigades and a horse arillery battery on John Calif with him. The fact that there was artillery should have alerted Heth that he faced the Army of the Potomac and not militia.
Shafeone 2 months ago
Buford saved the battle for the union by holding the high ground! He was never given the credit he should have except by the officers he served under!
ThePac5462 8 months ago 3
@ThePac5462 Buford, Chamberlain, and Custer were the 3 heroes of the Gettysberg battle....each in their own way. Buford for holding the high ground, Chamberlain for his bayonet charge, and Custer for holding the flank against Jeb Stuart's Cavalry on the flank during Pickett's charge...which sadly they never show in this awesome movie.
vlotom 2 months ago
@vlotom What about William Barksdales charge at the Peach Orchard. One Union colonel said "It was the grandest charge that was ever made by mortal man" They pushed all the way to Plum Run and were counter attacked by Colonel George L. Willards brigade. Barksdale was wounded 12 times and his last words were "Tell my wife am killed, but we fought like hell"
AUG351 2 weeks ago
Sam Elliot has got to be one of the best actors of this age!!!!!!!!!!
crissy214 8 months ago 2
What brave men died in this battle on both sides!!
BigCspud 8 months ago
This scene parallels the later scene in the movie when a haunted Gen. Longstreet is outlining to Harrison just what's going to happen to Pickett's division going up to Cemetery Ridge. He too ended up having to order a doomed attack, had to HELP it to fail.
LordZontar 10 months ago
General John Buford is my favorite Union general. He held the high ground on the 1st day of the Gettysburg campaign even though he was greatly outnumbered. His masterful battle tactics and his refusal to let the Confederates to gain the high ground paved the way for the Union army's victory in the battle of Gettysburg.
LoneWolfofAlaska 10 months ago
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BeetleGirl1977 10 months ago
This is such an awesome movie!
GirlFromIpanema1966 11 months ago
Thank you for posting this piece. Gettysburg was a great film and, in my opinion, Sam Elliott delivered the film's best performance with his protrayal of Gen Buford. A pleasure to watch.
57eer 11 months ago 2
This is one of my favorite parts in Gettysburg. Thanks for the up load :D
Royalmerc 1 year ago 8
@Royalmerc You are welcome. It is one of my favorites too but I have about ten favorite parts of this great movie.
therealrevo 1 year ago 4