The epic story of the Civil War battle of Gettysburg as experienced by the soldiers who were there in mid-July 1863. This look at the most deadly battle ever fought on American soil is based on a letter from Union Lt. Frank Haskell to his brother, one of the most vivid and well-written eyewitness records of the battle, along with moving accounts from other soldiers on both sides. Filmed in five states as well as at the Gettysburg National Military Park, the program features seven full-scale battle reenactments, archival material, and an original soundtrack.