film about the American Civil War broke out the Jens China · Chaboleien , ( Jeff Daniels decorated ) gave up the opportunity to teach at the University of Maine , decided to abandon the pen Congrong , throwing themselves into the northern army troops . Because of his knowledge and courage , Jens China immediately became a good soldier in the northern army , and gradually promoted to colonel . At the same time , the American slaveholders of the South door in order to deal with the northern army , specially invited prominent legendary General Robert Lee ( Robert Duvall ornaments ) , he is a rigid Virginia , has 25 years of military service . However, in order throughout the United States does not split its own but also responsibility , Robert Lee deal to own stroke and fortitude and the Northern Army . Robert Lee 's unique charisma , has been another great General "Stonewall " Thomas Jackson ( Stephen Lang , ornaments ) , respect and support , so they united with the command of the Southern Army , and Lincoln commanded the Northern Army against the the flames of war throughout the country , especially thrives . Men to kill fire Happy cries while the women stay at home , not only alone bear the burden of the family , but also much on the battlefield difficult audio husband's thoughts and concerns . Jens Chinese body in the northern army is still on the battlefield and the southern army cries to kill his wife Fei Ni ( decorated) Mira Sorvino alone assume the burden of support for the elderly and child care , mental and physical exhaustion desire the end of the war . As a step forward in the war , the confrontation between Confederate and Union forces more and more intense , after another outbreak of a few big battle . Finally, in June 1863 , Confederate forces led by Robert Lee and Thomas Jackson to the northern forces launched a fierce attack , and began the Battle of Fort Gates bottom . Lincoln emergency recruiting the brightest Legion to rescue the north finally defeated the Confederate Army in the inside and outside attack from , and achieved a critical victory in the Southern war . Robert Lee , a famous general , only led his Confederate retreat ...