War made them brothers...
- The Chamberlain brothers hugging at the end. A civil war which literally pitched brother against brother ends with 2 brothers reunited.
- The spy Harrison, after asking Longstreet to order someone to give him a musket (to participate in Pickett's Charge), is very nastily rebuked by Longstreet, who gives him an extensive prediction of the carnage that will ensue as the charge inevitably fails. Harrison then responds, "Sir, with your permission, I'll find my own musket."
- Chamberlain inspiring the 2nd Maine regiment to fight again."Many of us volunteered to fight for the Union. Some came mainly because we were bored at home and this looked like it might be fun. Some came because we were ashamed not to. Many came because it was the right thing to do... We are an army out to set other men free."
- When Chamberlain realizes he's put his brother in the most dangerous spot on the line and screams his name when they both run out of ammo just as a rebel charges his position, two of the 2nd Maine quickly shoot down Tom's attacker, and Chamberlain exchanges a grateful look with them.
- Directly after the Battle of Little Round Top, Cpt. Ellis, one of Col. Chamberlain's officers, asks Chamberlain to "so honor him" by sharing a swig from Ellis' flask.
- Also, the new brigade commander:Col. Rice: Colonel, we were watching from our post above. It was the damnedest thing we ever saw. May I...may I shake your hand, sir.
- Finally, there's Kilrain telling Chamberlain he has never served with a better man before the latter goes into surgery he might not (and doesn't) survive.
- Also, the new brigade commander:
- The conversation between Longstreet and Armistead with "Kathleen Mavaurneen" being sung in the background, when Armistead speaks of the powerfully deep friendship he had with Hancock. Also a Tear Jerker when you know what happens.
- Mirroring that, the earlier scene where General Hancock talks with Buford about the same thing, with no less emotion. Later on, he asks Chamberlain if, in his extensive studies, he ever came across a story of two brothers who were forced to fight each other on the battlefield.
- Even though the scene is mostly just heartbreaking, the scene where Armistead learns that Hancock was wounded as well is rather heartwarming in a way. As Tom talks to Armistead, the general is surrounded by and being comforted by soldiers. Union soldiers. Even though he was their enemy, as he was dying, they treated him with the same respect they would one of their own generals, and even called for a surgeon.
- After Pickett's Charge, when Lee tells the shattered remains of the division that it was all his fault. The men protest vehemently and one even suggests reforming to attack the Union again.
- The final shot of Pickett's Charge is of the American flag, along with the Irish flags of the 69th Pennsylvania, still waving upright and proud as the stars-and-bars fall and retreat.
