Virginia Governor Henry Wise is depicted as being opposed to slavery and secession. In reality Governor Wise was an ardent secessionist.
The film shows the VMI cadets winning the battle of New Market for the South singlehandedly. They attack the Union lines in violation of orders and with no support, rout Union veterans in hand to hand combat, and drive the Union troops from the field, capturing the Union cannons. In actuality, the VMI cadets advanced with the entire Confederate force and comprised a small part of the front line. They did not engage in hand to hand combat, as the Union troops were running out of ammunition and withdrew.
The Confederate troops are shown with their blanket rolls over their right shoulders. This will not permit a soldier to bring the rifle butt up to their shoulder when firing. They also seem to be ordered to drop their blanket rolls and haversacks. These would normally be taken into battle. Knapsacks are commonly dropped before battle.
As the cadets are on the attack around the barns/sheds,you can see two crew members just disappearing round the side of one of the barns/sheds.Just before the cadet picks up the flag.One is in blue and the other is in a biscuit coloured coat.