Juanita,

Good for you! Always keep up on the history channel. My ancestors seemed about half and half for survival. My G-G- Grandfather was KIA at Laurel Gap, Va. on Oct.1,1864. My G-G- Uncle Dan died of Typhoid in August 1862. and my G-G Uncle Hiram spent from Aug. 1864 until he was paroled in March, 1865 as a prisoner at Point Lookout, Md. I myself am a reenactor. You may want to check out our unit's website at barrsbattery.tripod.com If you would like to see another movie which portrays the more human side of the war try "The Colt". It is a Hallmark production, and is available on DVD