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Shiloh,

Johnny Shiloh

the bravest and youngest Yankee drummer.

Johnny Clem was the name of that young man, almost teenager,

when the war between the states had begun

But the one called Johnny won with his drum and his gun.

It will go down in history.

Johnny Shiloh, Johnny Shiloh.

As it should be in Lincoln's army.

Johnny Shiloh, Johnny Shiloh,

the bravest and youngest Yankee drummer.

Johnny Shiloh, Johnny Shiloh.

Charge up!

Stop the attack! Stop the attack!

-Gabe, train the men. -Yes sir.

Let's form! Let's form!

On the left side!

Ready! Firm!

Rest!

Jeremiah, have I been okay today?

-Sure, you did well, Johnny. -Thank you, sir.

Before the "Raiders Blue" be called,

I'm going to be the best drummer of Lincoln's entire army.

Well, I'm sure it will be, Johnny.

What do you think it will be?

I have no idea, but I have a feeling Men better be warned, Gabe.

Ringtone, Johnny.

Formation, right here, in double file! In double file!

Thanks, sergeant.

In training! Look ahead! Firm!

-What is your name? -Jeremiah Sullivan, captain.

I am Captain J. D. McPherson, of the volunteers of the 3rd Ohio.

By order 19061 of the Secretary of War...

and the governor of the state of Ohio,

I have received the order to take the command of the "Raiders Blue".

Attention soldiers!

Your orders are the following:

We will march tonight to Camp Dennison...

for a short training period before going to the front.

Whoops!

Go home, conclude matters neglected, and form in the Palace of Justice at 9 at night.

-Lieutenant, do you have a mount? -Yes sir.

-I suggest you travel to the city with me. -Well, sir.

Platoon! Pay attention!

Rest!

-Gabe, we're finally underway! -Yes, that's right, Johnny.

-I thought we would never be called. -Of course, son.

Hey Josh!

Johnny, come on! Come on!

I'm ready, sir.

-Who is it, lieutenant? -Uh... it's John Lincoln Clem, sir.

His real name is "John Joseph",

but he changed the "Joseph" to "Lincoln" when the war came,

out of respect for the president.

He is not a drummer with the platoon, right?

No, sir, but, uh... you want to be.

-He's too young. -Yeah. I know, sir, huh...

Well, he's an honorary member, like some kind of pet,

who does the exercises with men every day.

Well, I admire that kind of spirit,

but you shouldn't encourage him, lieutenant.

Well, sir, there's no dissuading you.

For everything on earth! What's all this enthusiasm, Mr. Clem?

I don't know exactly, ma'am.

-Dad, dad! -Hurry up, Johnny.

-Hello, son. -Dad, have you heard the news?

-Say hello to Mrs. Jackson. -Have you heard them?

-Hello, Mrs. Jackson. -How are you, Johnny?

-We have been called. -Who is it?

The "Raiders Blue", we have been called.

-Called? -We have to be ready tonight.

-I have to go to Tom's house. Arre!

Goodbye, Mrs. Jackson.

She doesn't seem very happy.

You must know that the husband of the Mr. Jackson will have to go to war.

I should be proud.

A person can feel proud and unhappy at the same time, son.

-I don't see how. -Someday you will know.

Well, Johnny, boy, I think you're going to lose a lot of friends.

I'm not going to lose anyone except you.

Johnny, aren't you planning to go too?

-Of course I'll go. -Oh no, son!

You are a child. you are not enough older to join the "Raiders Blue".

However, I prepared myself with them and marched with them.

I know, but I guess I just It was a kind of entertainment,

play soldiers for a while.

You mean you think they never had the intention of taking me with them?

Of course not.

Now go, Johnny. I have some clients to serve.

I know that the town will not be the same when all the young boys are gone.

I thought you would be delighted to get rid of us.

Well, here is our little pet.

Hello, Johnny.

I don't think we're going to be was a long time.

I don't think so either, Gabe.

The rebels will bring you back to home in the blink of an eye.

-Hahaha! -They won't.

It will be as you say, Johnny.

Let's make the rebels run until their tongues reach the ground!

You are going to chase them...

The "Raiders Blue" will never retire.

Oh son, I don't agree with you. Ha ha ha!

I don't like that kind of comments about the "Raiders BIue".

-What now, Gabe? -That's all, Josh. Thank you.

-I'll see you later.

See you at the station, Johnny.

-Don't forget to bring your drum. -I will do that.

-Come on, dad, come on. -Very good, son.

I know, son, if you would accompany them none of them would run.

No, sir.

-What are you doing, Gabe? -Closing.

Where are you going?

You can't go to war.

Why not? Can you hold that extreme please?

I have a broken axle in my wagon and my plow needs to be fixed.

I guess you're going to have to look for Someone else do it for you, Roy. Sorry.

-Well, when are you leaving? -Tonight.

Can't you wait a couple of days and make arrangements for me?

I'm afraid not.

How am I going to plow my field?

I have no idea.

Well this is the most absurd thing that I have ever heard.

I'm sorry, Roy.

What nonsense!

Because? Why, if they don't even know why are they fighting?

To save the Union, Mr. Matthews.

Boy, no one's going to save this country except for farmers.

Gabe,

my dad tells me I can't go with the platoon.

That's true, Johnny.

But I have to go, Gabe.

Come here.

Now listen. You know there is all kinds of soldiers in a war.

And there are some of them who, uh... They have to go out to fight,

and then there are others who have to stay home, you understand?

Oh, I don't think so.

No, this is true, this is, uh...

Well, uh... for example, there will be many people...

uh... he'll need help on his farm, like Mr. Matthews himself.

There will be many like him.

But that won't help save the Lincoln Union.

Well, yes, it will. you can help in the same way...

staying home and helping to build something,

instead of going out to destroy things.

So why are you going, Gabe?

Well, uh...

I think I'm doing what I believe What do I have to do? That's all.

But why can't I go?

Well, I want to make it clear to you, Johnny. Please note that...

you have never been enrolled,

so you're not really a member of the "Raiders Blue".

Well, how can I sign up?

Why don't you ask Jeremiah for that topic, huh?

That's what I'm going to do.

Because I want to go there and help the majority.

-Sam, where is Jeremiah? -He's inside with the captain.

-I have to see him. -No, you can't.

Hello, Johnny. What are you doing here?

I have to talk to you, Jer.

Well, talk fast, boy. I have things to do.

Gabe said I'm not a member of the platoon, so I can't go with them.

-I never said you could! -But I'm as good a drummer as Frankie.

Johnny, you're too young.

Oh, Jer, if I can't go I'll die!

Well, it's not my decision.

Is it the captain?

Now, listen, don't bother the captain.

What you need, young man, It's your father's permission.

If he gives it to me, does it mean Yes, can I go?

Well, uh... it will be the captain who decides.

Dad! Dad! Dad!

I just talked to Jeremiah and says that if you give me permission,

The captain will take me as a drummer.

No, son.

Please let me go, dad.

I admire that you want to go, but you are too young,

I told you before.

But, dad, they need me.

Mr. Lincoln needs everyone man I can get.

They won't admit you, son.

Even if they did, I wouldn't I would let you go.

And why not?

Well, when your mother died,

I promised him that I would always take care of you.

And if I allowed you to go to war, I would be breaking that promise.

Be helping to save the Union, Isn't it more important than a promise?

I know how you feel, Johnny.

However, I need you here.

Please, dad!

This is over. you're going to have than stay with me.

Very good, dad.

Thank you very much, son.

Can I go see the "Raiders Blue" tonight?

Clear! Of course you can!

Comrades, citizens, my friends,

distinguished officers, and our brave "Raiders Blue"!

I, as mayor and in the name of all of you,

I say to our heroes who go to war,

may our best wishes and our prayers...

They are for a quick victory and a quick return of all.

May God bless you!

Goodbye, Johnny.

Goodbye, Gabe.

Now, you... you have to take care of everything for me.

Make sure you write to me Also, do you hear me?

-Sergeant! -Yes sir.

Train the men. It's time heading to the station.

Yes sir.

Play "Assembly" for us, son. Come on.

Goodbye, Johnny.

Goodbye, Jer.

Johnny, I was sure you would come with us.

I will write to you and tell you everything.

Ready! Firm!

All present and formed, sir.

Platoon! Forward! March!

-Captain McPherson, sir. -Yeah?

I have to go with the "Raiders".

That's not possible. We are enrolling men, not boys.

Oh please, sir!

You are a good boy, you have to come home, son.

-Are all the men there? -Yes sir.

Conductor, let the train start.

Everyone on the train!

I'm sorry, Johnny.

I'll bring you a rebel drum, huh?

Stop trying and go home, okay?

Hey, it's Johnny Clem!

Look who's here! Our mascot!

Johnny, you're a little far from home, boy.

-Johnny! -Hello, Gabe.

How come he's on the train?

-Sergeant, let me see that list. -Yes sir.

-What are you doing on this train? -Johnny!

Drummer Clem introduces himself, sir.

Didn't I tell you that you weren't going to come with us?

I couldn't accept it, I had to do it, sir.

-Does your father know about this? -No, sir.

When he finds out, he'll rip your skin off.

Yes sir.

Lieutenant, what do you suggest we do with him?

I?

Well, I, uh... I don't know, sir.

-Please let me go with you, sir! -I have no other option.

I can't get back on the train, and I don't I can throw it away, although I would like to.

Thank you, sir.

Lieutenant, you can write to the father of the boy on the way to Camp Dennison.

But meanwhile they show him what What it means to be a true soldier.

Yes sir.

Sergeant, since you started this...

-Me? -He gave him the drum.

Now you will take care of him.

Yes sir.

I was hoping you'd be happy to see me.

I would be happy to warm you up the seat of your pants,

and it took a week to Cool it down, you deserve that.

Oh, I'm sorry, Gabe!

You will learn, you will feel it a lot before all this is over.

Turn around!

Turn around!

Left!

What's the matter? Don't you know where is your left?

-Corcholis, Gabe! -Sergeant!

Sergeant, I thought you were going to be a drummer.

-Did you sign up as a drummer? -No, sir.

Do you want to be a soldier or leave from the camp?

I want to be a soldier, sir.

Right!

Rest.

Firm!

Present arms!

-Is this what you call keeping it clean, soldier? -No, sir.

The first thing a soldier learns is to keep your rifle clean.

-Yes sir. -Get back in line.

Firm!

Is your task not finished yet, soldier?

Almost, sir.

-Did you clean your rifle? -Yes sir.

Okay, empty the rest of the food. for the pigs.

Introduce yourself to your platoon with the complete equipment.

-Immediately. -Yes sir.

Sergeant, sir?

Aren't you being too hard on me, sir?

Well, no one's forcing you to stay, Johnny.

I know, sir!

-Do you want to leave now? -No, sir.

Very good, soldier.

Very good. Let's form!

Forward!

Fourth row!

Ready?

Charge!

Let's form! Let's form!

Immediately! Right now!

Close ranks! Close ranks!

Firm!

Platoon, over the shoulder! Already!

Johnny? Johnny? Don't you have enough for today?

No, sir.

Platoon, stop!

Rest!

-Do you want me to bring you your rifle, Clem? -No, sir.

Platoon, stand firm! Under way!

Drummer, let's play!

Johnny? Hey, Johnny! Johnny, come on.

Come on, son.

-Oh, it's ruined! -Poor boy.

The best thing would be to pick him up and take him to bed.

No no.

You have to treat him as if he were a soldier.

Come on, Jer. I can't leave it like this.

Sergeant, it's an order.

Good night, Gabe.

Yes sir.

Clem! Private Clem!

The tasks have finished hours ago.

Then I think I'll go to bed.

Not yet.

Come with me.

-But it's still night. -Soldier!

Yes, sergeant.

Immediately!

You don't sleep there, soldier.

Of course not, sergeant.

Just remember what the good book says:

"Cleanliness is next to godliness."

Stop, stop!

-Ahem! What's wrong with you? Wow, it's very cold!

That's good for you, that's good for you.

I don't care if you give me a job all day until I die,

but do you have to try to drown me at night, sir?

High! Oh, Gabe!

-Oh, it's very cold! -Here you go.

Marching into position!

Pay attention!

Platoon, stop!

Rest weapons!

Break ranks!

I think we could do something nice for him before he leaves.

Like what?

Well, I thought maybe I could, uh... take a photo in the uniform,

so you can remember your days in the Army.

Do you think it's a good idea?

You earned it, Jer.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Attention!

Present arms!

Take it out, sergeant.

Yes sir.

-Rest! -Hey, help me with another one.

OK. Ready, guys? Ready?

Very good, now.

-Wow, I don't know how to thank you. -Hey?

OK. There is no need to Thank you, Johnny.

For a while, I thought that you were angry with me.

Well, it must have been your imagination.

Alright. Thanks, guys, thanks.

Alright, son, it's your turn.

-Come on, Gabe. -You go first, Johnny.

-No, I'm not going with you. Come on. -No, it's worse than a toothpick.

Come on, go and pull on your jacket.

Stand here, son, and don't move.

So right he looks like a great soldier.

If you don't mind, sir, I would like come out charging with the bayonet.

It's okay, boy.

-Ready? -Yes sir.

Come on.

Still.

Hello, Jer.

When I'm done here, The captain wants to see Johnny.

Listen, still, still... Good.

Thank you very much, son.

-When will my photo be ready, sir? -In the afternoon.

-Thank you, Mr. Brady. -Yep, let's go.

Come on, Johnny. Johnny!

John Clem reporting, sir.

Rest.

-Hello, Johnny. -Hello, dad!

Your father is here to take you home, boy.

It can't be, dad. I'm not going to leave.

No, please, son.

But don't you see it, dad? Now I am a soldier. I can't leave.

-But Johnny... -Even if you make me come back, I will leave.

I'll run away.

Don't you see, dad? I belong to Lincoln's army.

You tell him, Captain McPherson.

Johnny, come here.

Sit down.

You're not a member of the Army, boy.

But I did everything Gabe told me, sir.

I'm sorry, but you have to go home.

-But, captain... -Retreat.

Yes sir.

I'm returning the uniform, sir.

There's no need. cannot be adapted to another soldier.

Captain McPherson,

I want you to know that it has been an honor. Serve at your command, sir.

Thanks, Johnny.

Next stop, Marietta.

Marietta, this is your stop.

All aboard!

Platoon, stop!

In the name of all the saints, what do you think you're doing here?

Drummer Clem begins your service, sir.

-I should make a box with your ears. -Listen, Gabe.

-Come here, idiot. -Oh! Oh!

Be quiet!

Very well, rest.

Break ranks! Get out of here!

This is ridiculous. I have met men deserting the Army to go home,

but I've never known anyone abandoning his house to enter the Army.

With all due respect, sir, I'm not going to go home.

I don't see that you have any choice, Johnny.

Yes, I know, sir.

I'm going with the Indiana Regiment all the way, sir.

They won't take you.

Yes, they will. I asked before to get closer here.

You did it, right? Know? They would have I have to give you a good beating.

Sergeant, this is not going to solve anything.

Oh but you might make me feel a little better.

Captain, I would like you...

Son, I'm sorry. You cannot assume the responsibility to have you with us.

Now if you want to go with the Indiana Regiment,

It's up to you to make it so.

Yes sir.

Goodbye, Gabe.

Goodbye, Johnny.

Wait. Wait a minute. Come on, wait outside.

Get out.

Do you mind if I make, uh... a suggestion?

Listen, if you have any suggestions What to do, go ahead and do it.

Well, first of all, what are we going to do...

if your father shows up first why are we leaving?

Look, Sergeant, I feel so bad. about this like you.

It's just that if he says he's going to join that Indiana Regiment, will

Gabe, I can't take him into battle. He's just a little boy.

For me he is more than a child. Rather it is like... like he was my own son,

I have seen them all grow the days of his life.

Sergeant, what is it? are you trying to say?

Well I'm trying to say that If you go out there, with strangers,

They're not going to take care of him that well. as we would do it.

So, uh...

Could we stay with him?

Hmmm!

Gabe, would you be willing to take care of him?

Well... I'm willing to try!

Hey?

OK! OK! Get the boy a drummer regulation.

Whoops!

What are you doing here? Out!

I'll take care of him.

Johnny. Come on, son.

Come on, I want to show you something.

Oh, Gabe!

Get up from there.

Come on, now. Get up from there.

OK. Come on.

Now look, son. Right there, That's where we're headed.

Fantastic!

I'm sure this is something that a soldier feels proud.

It's just the Cumberland Army, son.

Do you mean it's not there? the whole army?

It's just one of several of them.

Now, to the right, to the other side of the mountain,

that's where the armies are camped of the Confederation.

They are sitting there ready to attack us.

After seeing our army, I feel sorry for them.

But I hope they don't, because they outnumber us.

If General Buell doesn't arrive in time,

they would chase us and make us back to Newark.

Company, assembly!

Hurry, briskly! At a brisk pace!

Boy I can't wait to get to the first line.

Me neither.

I bet when the rebels hear the sound of our drums...

They are going to run like hares.

Don't be so sure. They too They have good drummers.

Johnny, come with me, son.

-Of course. -Come on.

Where are we going?

Don't ask questions and come to find out. Come on.

Hey, wait for me!

A church in the middle of nowhere It doesn't seem to belong to this medium.

Oh, this is a God thing, Johnny!

I guess he has his reasons for wanting to have your home here.

This is a good reason for you Let's say a couple of prayers.

Lord, I just wanted to ask you to take care of my father and my sisters.

They're having a moment difficult at home.

And take care of Lincoln's soldiers wherever they are.

And if you have time,

could you bring general buell here as soon as possible?

What's the name of this place, Gabe?

-Shiloh. -The name of the place is Shiloh.

-Johnny, come here! -Surprise attack!

Surprise attack!

The rebels are badder than fleas on a dog.

Why do you stay there? Go to your companies!

Come on, Johnny! Play Assembly! One has to catch those horses!

What's wrong with you?

-Young guy. -Yes sir?

When men attack, hold a long and powerful touch.

Yes sir.

-What's your name, son? -John Clem, sir.

Aren't you afraid?

Yes sir. Isn't it okay?

I guess everyone has it, son.

Which of the generals are you, sir?

General Thomas, boy.

Maybe they hurt me, general, but I'm not going to run, sir.

You won't do it, huh? Well, I'm not going to do it either.

We are safe, sir.

You have to be a careful boy.

This army cannot afford lose a man like you.

Yes, general, sir.

Lieutenant, deploy the batteries to close support and the start of the fire.

Advance until you meet to the enemy, captain.

Press your attack and give them no quarter.

Yes sir.

Charge!

Back off! Back off!

Back off!

Form up here! Form up here!

Fire!

Back off! Back off!

Back off! Johnny!

Form up here!

Ready, aim, fire!

Back off! Back off!

Alright, stay here! Stay here!

Johnny! Johnny!

Jeremiah!

Jer!

Jer!

Are we going to stay here, son?

Yes sir.

Have you heard that, guys?

Johnny, Johnny Shiloh, won't move from here, and neither will I.

Are they going to leave us here alone to fight them?

-OK. -Yeah.

-Come on. -Charge!

Let's stand up and fight!

Are you okay, Frankie?

I ran away, sergeant.

Everything's fine. You weren't the only one who ran away.

Did you see Johnny?

Along the path that goes around the pond.

Johnny.

-Johnny. -Yeah?

The fighting stopped during the night, son.

Jeremiah was right next to me when...

Jeremiah is dead.

We picked it up and took it with us.

Do we win?

No, they gave us a very bad time.

But "Old Blood and Whiskers" will get it tomorrow.

-Who? -Grant.

I didn't run away, Gabe.

I know, Johnny.

I wanted to, but I was too scared.

You played the drum, didn't you?

I had to do it.

My hands were so nervous that I couldn't make them stop.

Fire! Don't let them pass!

Go back!

Thanks, Gabe.

Attention, advance the line of fire!

Gabe, the flag.

Gabe, watch out!

Young guy!

Boy, play march to drum roll.

Yes sir.

Attentive to press your attack, go ahead!

Forgive me, sir.

Colonel?

Are you okay, sir?

As good as can be expected.

I wanted to tell you that I'm sorry about the shooting.

So you are the boy who shot me, huh?

Yes sir.

It's okay, every good soldier He has to do his duty.

Thank you, sir.

I didn't want to shoot, but It was you or my friend Gabe.

-We are at war, son. -I know, sir.

I am grateful that Don't be a good shot.

What will they do with you now?

They'll send me north, I guess, to a camp for prisoners of war.

Unless, of course, I can escape.

Will he really try to escape?

Any soldier worth his salt tries to escape when captured.

But they are going to lose the war, sir.

We won today's battle.

We don't retreat.

We're fighting in Chattanooga to get a new beginning.

Well, thanks for coming to see me, boy.

Good evening, sir.

Colonel?

Yes, boy?

I hope I'm not the Yankee that Caught trying to escape, sir.

Johnny, where are you?

Johnny, come here!

Johnny!

I'm coming, Gabe!

Put on your uniform. The general wants to see you.

-The general? -Yeah.

What did I do wrong?

I have no idea.

Do you think he's angry Why did I shoot the colonel?

Don't be stupid. Now let's go.

Well, you know, Gabe. The officers They help each other.

Could you stop trying to guess what the general wants...

and hurry before I catch you by the neck and drag you away?

-Yes sir. -Come on.

Sergeant Trotter reporting before General Thomas.

Drummer Clem reporting.

I'll tell the general.

Hey, Gabe!

Do you think we have a chance leaving Chattanooga?

I don't know, Johnny.

But we will starve before for "old Pap Thomas" to give up.

Get your collar on, come on.

Attention!

Firm!

-Are these the men, general? -Yes sir.

Excuse me, General Grant, sir.

Yes, boy.

-I'm sorry, sir. -About what?

Whatever I did wrong, sir.

Son, you have to be here for something you did well.

Oh yes, sir.

Sergeant Trotter, step forward.

On the recommendation of his commander in chief, General Thomas,

for his bravery in the field under enemy fire,

is promoted to the rank second lieutenant...

and the general's deputy staff Thomas as an explorer.

Congratulations, lieutenant.

Thank you, sir.

John Lincoln Clem, one step forward.

By helping save his sergeant's life at the risk of your own,

He is promoted to the rank of sergeant,

and is attached to the general's staff Thomas as messenger.

Congratulations, sergeant.

Thank you, sir.

Is something wrong, son?

Speak up, sergeant.

Well, is that all that Are they going to do me, sir?

What did you expect to be, a general boy?

Oh, no, no, sir!

But I would like to belong to the Army, If it's not too much trouble, sir.

You mean you've never been a juror in the regular army?

Oh no, sir!

Raise your right hand, Johnny.

John Lincoln Clem,

do you swear allegiance to the United States from America?

Yes sir.

From this moment, you are enrolled in the Union Army with the rank of sergeant.

Thank you, sir.

And I promise you that I will never leave you, sir.

Just some advice, son.

Don't get into the habit of shoot at the officers.

Oh no, sir!

Retire.

-Now, gentlemen, the best thing is that... -Yupee! I'm in the army!

By God!

What's taking you so long, Gabe?

Wait a minute.

I'm a blacksmith, not a seamstress.

-Alright. -Oh!

Do you see what you've made me do?

Now it's good enough for you. Take.

Boy, you sure are in a bad mood today.

Well, why should I be happy?

The rebels have managed to surround Chattanooga, and we're sitting in their midst.

Grant and Thomas will get us out of this mess.

You can't be sure about that.

How am I?

Like a little sergeant.

Oh, Gabe!

Marching home again,

Hooray, hooray!

We will give you a warm welcome then, hooray, hooray!

The men are happy, and the boys and the ladies...

They shout: Let everyone come back!

And we all feel happy when Johnny marching back home.

Three cheers for Johnny Shiloh!

Hip, hip, hooray!

Hip, hip, hooray!Hip, hip, hooray!

Do you want to do this for us, Lieutenant?

I thought...

Okay.

Uh...Johnny, uh...sergeant,

the men from your old team, the "Raiders Blue", they sing horrible, don't they?

They want to let you know that They are very proud of you,

and that, uh... everyone is going to miss you.

And they prepared this for you.

Here, this is for you. Take it.

-Open it, Johnny. -Look inside.

-Open it. -Yes, come on, Johnny.

A gold watch!

-Speaks. -Give us a speech, Johnny.

-Yes, speak. -Give us a speech, Johnny.

I've never had a watch before.

Look inside him.

Read it to us.

Come on, have you forgotten to read or what?

"Johnny Shiloh of the Raiders Blue".

Because he is a good companion,

because he is a good companion, because he is a good companion...

-Lieutenant Trotter. -Yeah?

General Thomas complains to him, and that Sergeant Clem with you, sir.

Thank you, soldier. Continue.

-Come on, John, you don't say anything. -Thank you.

Come on.

Because he is a good companion,

because he is a good companion, because he is a good companion,

as everyone may know.

Lieutenant Trotter and Sgt. Clem reporting, sir.

Rest.

-Prepare some horses for these men. -Yes sir.

-Captain. -Yes sir?

Write to General Granger.

Tell him I have verified that the point weakest of the Confederacy is your left line,

and that we are going to attack it. Once taken we will stand firm...

until receiving new orders of General Grant.

Retire.

-Lieutenant. -Mister?

Do you know the headquarters of General Steadman?

Yes sir.

-Sergeant? -Yes sir.

You will ride with the lieutenant and deliver a message to General Steadman.

It is important that you achieve it.

So if you are attacked by patrols enemies or a platoon,

The lieutenant will resist and fight, but you must continue riding.

-It's an order. -Yes sir.

-Now be careful. -Yes sir.

Due to our position, this message cannot be written,

so you have to remember it word for word.

-Yes sir. -Now repeat this after me:

Tell General Steadman I'm driving my troops tonight toward the center.

General Thomas is going to lead his troops downtown tonight.

Attention!

Continue.

-Are you sure you can remember everything? -Yes sir.

The reason why I am going to send you It is because of your devotion to duty.

You have a great opportunity to get through.

Let's go, sir.

If you are captured,

do not give the opponent any information other than your name and rank.

Yes sir.

Remember, lieutenant,

It's your job to see that the message gets through, regardless of the risks to you.

Yes sir.

-Good luck, guys. -Thank you, sir.

What are you going to name him, John?

Do you think the president would care If I call you Mr. Lincoln?

Oh, I think the president has things more important to think about than that.

Come on, Mr. Lincoln.

Say, lieutenant,

Is it true that General Grant He fled last night,

and that we are about to give up?

How did you find out about that, soldier?

That's what a friend told me this morning.

You must have been talking with a rebel.

What do you mean, sir?

Do you know who you have on your right flank?

To whom, sir?

To "Old Pap Thomas," to "Chickamauga Rock," that's who's there.

We can all die here,

but we are not going to give up as long as he is in charge.

I have to get an answer from General Steadman for "old Pap Thomas."

-Ready, Gabe? -Lieutenant.

Oh, lieutenant!

-Do you remember the whole message, sergeant? -Sure, Gabe.

-Lieutenant! -Oh, lieutenant, sir!

-Get out of here! Runs! -I can't leave.

Come on, it's an order!

Come on!

Let me go! Let me go!

Are you a Yankee sergeant?

Let me go!

Look at the prize we captured, captain.

You make me feel bad, you treat me like an ox.

Put it down.

-It's worse than a wild cat. -Let go of me!

Don't hurt that boy.

I'm a sergeant, sir.

-Well, you have to behave like a sergeant. -Yes sir.

Put it behind me.

-Are you really a sergeant, captain? -I already believe it.

Say, sergeant, are all the soldiers as short as you?

The Yankees must be scraping already the bottom of the barrel.

Why do they send newborn babies up here to fight?

I guess your men are afraid to come.

Soldier, this soldier is my prisoner. And I found no reason to doubt its value.

Yes sir.

Is the general there?

He is eating, and I would assure that He doesn't want to be bothered.

I can hear everything you said, Stark. Come in and stop wasting time.

I guess you've heard of "Fighter" Joe Wheeler.

Yes sir.

Next, mind your manners when you meet him, sergeant.

-Yes sir. -Captain!

How long will you make me wait?

Stark, let's get one thing straight.

When you want to see me, come to me,

It doesn't matter if you have the general's permission or not.

Yes sir.

What is this?

A war prize, sir: a Yankee sergeant.

Is this some kind of joke, captain?

No, sir. I lost a man of my patrol in his capture.

-What's your name, son? -Sergeant John Lincoln Clem, sir.

Don't you know it's dangerous to ride playing soldiers in the field?

I wasn't playing, sir.

you should be at school with other children your age.

But I'm a soldier, sir.

-A soldier? -Yes sir.

-What is your platoon, son? -The "Blue Raiders", sir.

-You mean you're his pet. -No, sir.

I don't believe you, son.

-I have been in battle, sir. -Where?

In Shiloh, in Perryville, in Stones River, in Chickamauga.

Shiloh was a year ago.

I can prove it to you, sir.

"Johnny Shiloh of the Blue Raiders".

-Are you Shiloh's drum? -Yes sir.

Ordinance!

Sit down.

Sergeant,

how many soldiers do they have in state location outside of Chattanooga?

Excuse me, sir,

As a prisoner, I just have to give it my name and rank, sir.

I guess after all you are a soldier.

Thank you, sir.

Help yourself.

I'm going to keep this until I decide what to do with you

But, sir...

No, it's better this way.

Soldiers on both sides have the bad habit of collecting souvenirs.

This way, you will have the security to get the watch back.

Private Johns reporting, sir.

Soldier. This is Johnny Clem,

a sergeant in the Union army and our prisoner.

-I place him under your care. -Yes sir.

Now, sergeant, remember, You are a prisoner of war.

Because of your age,

you will be treated the same as other soldiers from the camp while they are here.

But I must warn you: do not try to escape.

Before you are sent to a field of prisoners of war,

Remember to come pick up your watch.

Retire.

Sergeant.

-Good luck. -Thank you, sir.

Why are you looking at me so hard?

Because I had never seen to a Yankee up close.

Well then, take a good look at me.

You must be a very stupid soldier.

-Because? -For letting you get caught.

I would have let the Yankees kill me...

before letting me be caught and taken away to any old prison.

Could you stop pointing the rifle at me? It could be triggered.

Maybe it all seems very funny to you.

Do you hate me?

I don't like any Yankees.

My best friend was captured for you Yankees.

Yeah? Well, to my best friend Your cavalry just killed him.

Come on, you have to do homework.

This horse has a good build.

In the South all horses are good.

What's the fastest horse here?

Hey, don't get any ideas, Yankee!

About what?

About what? About escaping.

You have already heard clearly what said the general.

-Can I have a break now? -Of course.

I had a horse for myself before being caught.

What happened to him?

We separate.

What was his name?

Oh, you'll be angry if I tell you!

Why don't you try it?

Eh...let's say no. I called him Jefferson Davis.

-Lincoln? -Mr. Lincoln.

I'm not sure I know what the Yankees see in him.

is trying to save to the Union, rebel.

The only man that could save to this country is Jeff Davis.

You won't have that opportunity.

Jeff Davis is controlling the entire Confederation.

And that is why you are going to lose.

Let them tell the three armies who have been trapped in Chattanooga.

They're all going out.

Of course, with a white flag in his hands.

Go back to work.

What cannot be said is that the food yours is better than ours.

I can say that being a prisoner is a job much harder than being a soldier.

Do you remember that you are not like guest at this camp?

And if I were, would you change opinion about me?

Attention!

Do you know who it is?

He seems to me to be a general like any other.

Like any other general? It is the General Longstreet and his staff.

And?

General Longstreet is in charge the best cavalry in the army.

We've been waiting for him.

Where does it come from?

From Virginia, sent by General More greatest of them all: Robert E. Lee.

Wait until you meet "Old Blood and Whiskers."

-With who? -With General Ulysses S. Grant.

The only time Grant will meet with General Longstreet...

it will be when it's ready to hand over his sword.

I don't like to brag, Yankee,

but now we are ready to move to Chattanooga.

-Well, good night, rebel. -Good night, Yankee.

"You must be a very foolish soldier."

"Any soldier worth his salt...

He tries to escape when he is captured.

He tries to escape when he is captured."

"Escape, escape, escape..."

Yankee!

Where are you going?

I was taking a walk.

Do you want to take a walk? walk back to your tent.

Everyone told me it couldn't be done trust a Yankee, now I believe them.

A colonel from the South told me that the duty of a soldier price is trying to escape.

Well I'm going to make sure don't try it again.

Now enter the store. And give me the clothes.

-That? -Come on!

-But... -You heard me, Yankee.

Give me your shoes.

Your shirt and pants too.

-Hey, Yankee! Can I come in? -Of course.

-Good morning. -Oh, I'm angry!

What's the matter?

I never thought that a soldier from the South would use such a low Yankee trick.

Which?

Last night I fell asleep a little.

And did someone play a trick on you?

For sure yes.

Soldiers are always playing bad tricks What did they do to you?

-They took your clothes. -That?

-Doesn't that make you angry? -Of course.

I've been searching everywhere parts because of him.

What am I going to do now?

I'll see if I can find another one.

I want my own uniform.

Then go find it yourself.

Okay, I'll do it.

Well, I can't go around like that.

The choice is yours.

-Oh! -Sorry, Yankee.

What are you laughing at?

You sure are a dumb guard.

Yes ha ha! I guess I am.

Boy, if the general catches you with his knife,

He's going to sharpen it with you.

It's the first opportunity I've had to shave and I'm going to fuck her.

Watch the door, will you?

Attention!

The general.

Quick, wipe the foam off your face.

And at the end of the day...

Guys, stand down.

Ordinance!

Yes sir?

Have you been using this razor?

-Yes sir. -Because?

Excuse me, sir.

But I needed a shave, sir.

Ah, I see!

-Aren't you Johnny Shiloh? -Yes sir.

What are you doing in that uniform?

Well, sorry for telling you, sir,

but someone of yours secretly He stole my uniform.

I'm sorry. Who was on guard?

-Me, sir. -But it wasn't your fault, sir.

Well you can be grateful for that I kept your watch.

It works very well.

Thank you, sir.

Retire.

Ordinance!

Yes sir?

Take. Give it back to me when you're done.

Yes sir.

Take.

Thank you.

Oh!

It's not much, but it's the best that I have been able to find.

-Where have you been so long? -I went to the post office. I received a letter.

Aren't you afraid of leaving me alone for a long time?

I thought you wouldn't go to war with that outfit.

Yes, I think not.

How do you feel?

I have to take two steps to move one foot.

At least they don't squeeze you.

Who is the letter from?

From home. Do you want to read it?

No, it's your letter.

Yes, but that's how I could do May you feel good too.

It's nothing more than a letter.

I guess like all men have gone, there won't be much to write.

Something wrong?

Have you read the whole letter, Billy?

I can't read, Yankee.

It's your mother's.

"Dear son. I hope that upon receipt of this letter you are in good health.

Here everything remains more or less the same than the last time you wrote.

We all pray to the Almighty so that the war ends soon,

and let the men come home with your loved ones.

We just got news by Tommy Dilman.

That's my best friend.

"Tommy died in a field of prisoners from the North

and the Yankees will send his body home."

Tommy?

Are you sure?

That's what the letter says, Billy.

-"Take care, son, and..." -No.

Don't read anything else.

I'm sorry, Billy.

Johnny, could you please go to your tent?

-I have to be alone. -Sure, Billy.

Dear love, do you remember...

from the last time we saw each other?

When you told me you loved me...

on your knees at my feet.

Sad and lonely cry.

Hopes and fears in vain.

When this bloody war is over,

we will pray that we meet...

again.

We are a band of brothers and we are through the ground.

We have fought for property earned with honest work,

And when our rights were seen threatened the scream was heard near and far.

Long live the good "Bonnie" flag that carries the lone star!

Hooray, hooray! for the rights from the South, hooray!

Long live the good "Bonnie" flag that carries the lone star!

Hooray, hooray! for the rights from the South, hooray!

Long live the good "Bonnie" flag that carries the lone star!

Hey Yankee, how about you sing with us one of your songs?

-Oh, no. -Yeah.

Yes, one about Yankees. Sing us something.

-Yes, let's listen to one. -Hey, I have an idea.

-Let's sing a song for the Yankee. -Good. You choose it.

Yes, be one.

When Johnny gets home marching again...

Hooray, hooray!

We will give you a cordial...

Alright, stay tuned, disperse. The fun is over.

What's up, sergeant?

Get your team packing. Move!

What's going on, sergeant?

We will leave for Chattanooga in the morning.

-Billy. -Goodbye, little Yankee.

-Good luck. -Thank you.

-Yes sir. -Billy, how is he behaving...?

Yes, sergeant.

And what about him, sergeant?

There's nothing we can do About that, Billy.

What did he say?

You have to pack your equipment.

-I don't have anything to pack. -I know.

What do you think they're going to do with me?

-Send you south, I guess. -Towards a prison?

You're a prisoner, aren't you?

Like your friend Tommy?

Are you afraid?

I wish you didn't have to leave.

Are all the stories I heard true?

-Like which ones? -Do they hit you there?

Do they feed you swill?

And the cells are old, Dirty and with lots of rats?

Maybe they're not so bad the prisons of the South.

Maybe they are worse.

I'm sorry.

Well I guess it will be better go to bed.

Johnny?

you have to promise me One thing: don't die.

I'll try not to do it.

And write to me.

Maybe I can help you.

Goodbye, Johnny.

Goodbye, Billy.

Good luck.

Thank you.

"You must be a very foolish soldier."

"Any soldier worth his salt...

He tries to escape when he is captured."

"You must be a very foolish soldier."

"Any soldier worth his salt try to escape."

"Escape, escape, escape, escape..."

My watch!

Go back to your tent.

Billy, I'd rather die than go to prison.

I can't let you go, Yankee.

I have caught this rebel. came through our lines.

Clem is a Union sergeant, a messenger from General Thomas.

Hello, Sam.

He's not a rebel, he's Johnny Shiloh.

-The general has been worried about you. -Yeah?

-When did you escape from the rebels? -I just escaped.

We knew that Longstreet and Wheeler They mount their offensive now,

but we didn't know exactly where they were going.

-Sir, may I venture an opinion? -Of course.

This Longstreet move It means that Lee...

Exactly.

Lee hoped they could defeat us here in Chattanooga,

then Longstreet, Wheeler and Hood they would join him and attack Gettysburg.

-Now... -Captain Paul reporting, sir.

Make it happen.

If Longstreet and Wheeler ride their offensive right now...

-Message from General Hooker, sir. -Which one is it, captain?

General Hooker and General Smith They have managed to join forces...

and break the siege.

-Good! -General Smith is getting it, sir.

General Hooker is advancing on the enemy.

Tell General Hooker to keep moving Until further orders, captain.

Yes sir.

Thanks, sergeant. you have done a good job.

-Yes sir. -Retreat.

Gentlemen, this army too, He has to face the enemy.

Gabe!

Look at this.

-Hello, Johnny. -I thought you were dead!

It takes more than one bullet rebel to kill me.

Let me look at you. How good see you again!

It doesn't matter what's mine, I should spank you good, did you know that?

Because?

Because I thought you were dead and I felt very bad.

Oh, sorry!

I never thought you'd escape join the rebels.

No, I did the right thing.

So what do you do with this motley ensemble, eh?

-Johnny Shiloh! -Johnny!

Why did you leave?

You can go now.

Here, Johnny.

It came for you while you were away.

Whose is it?

From some Chicago ladies who had seen your photo in the newspaper.

A new uniform!

A cap, some socks, a jacket...

Oh, some new shoes too!

Yes, this is what the letter said.

I opened it because, uh... for a while...

we thought maybe we would never come back to see each other again and, uh...

that someone had to answer and thank him.

Gabe?

I'm glad we're back home on leave.

You? Ha ha ha. Because?

Because you won't have to fight with the soldiers there.

How were you treated, Johnny?

I was fine, I guess.

What are they like in their own field?

They are no different from us.

That's what I figured.

Do you want me to throw you old clothes far away?

No, Gabe. A good friend of mine gave it to me.

Come on, sergeant. How much Are you going to waste more time?

I'm coming, Gabe.

-Well, you look cute now. -Oh, Gabe!

-Lieutenant. -Yes sir.

There's a friend of yours over there.

Mr. Lincoln!

He returned to camp by himself.

That shows he's smarter than me.

Of course.

-See you soon, Sam. -See you soon, Sam.

-Say hello to the family. -Tell them that we will return home soon.

See you.

Johnny Shiloh, Johnny Shiloh,

ran to be in Lincoln's army.

Johnny Shiloh, Johnny Shiloh,

the bravest and youngest Yankee drummer.

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