"What are you going to do, shoot us?" -quote from shot rioters.

Rioters: *commit arson, murder, looting, lynching, rape, and more* Union soldiers: *shoots them* Rioters: *shocked pikachu face*

I don't feel sorry for anyone just returned from burning an orphanage.

Fun fact: 7th regiment had just gotten done fighting at Gettysburg, so needless to say they were not in the mood for any of the rioters' shite, and we're definitely following the logic of "Fuck around, find out." The 7th later became the precursor to the 3rd Infantry Division, who has three battalions based out of DC known as "The Old Guard," of whom guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, also are the first line of defense in the event that DC is attacked.

These soldiers had fought at Gettysburg.

I like how the mob suddenly got quiet when the soldiers approached, like they knew how bad they just fucked up.

He gave them 3 seconds to disperse Napoleon in the paris riots gave them 10 seconds Except napoleon used cannon With grape shot

a strange fun fact is the bulk of the draft rioters were Irish immigrants and this NY state guard unit was made up almost entirly of Volunteers who were also of Irish heritage

"Prisoners? Don't take any prisoners. The mob isn't taking prisoners! Don't take a prisoner in until you've put the mob down!"

Just imagine how pissed these troops were. They survived the Battle of Gettysburg but before they've had a chance to rest some people (the people who they just fought to protect) are causing a ruckus in New York City. So now they have to march all the way there to deal with this.

These soldiers came back from hell on earth known as Gettysburg, they had no patience for being gentle and just wanted this to end quickly, messy if it had to be that way. I imagine if this happened today people would've been horrified despite the mob being violent and lynched people left and right if they were not them.

Before tear gas and rubber bullets, the order was “Put the mob down!”

I wish Civil War movies had the guts to show the lakes of blood like this.

My favourite part in the movie people without honor deserve no mercy.

00:30 that officer was fair and gave them a chance to save their lives but they all stood there looking like dumb cows, i don't feel sorry for them not after what they did to that orphanage

This proves how important context is. Didn’t know anything of the background of this, and thought: man isn’t it an excessive use of force? Then, after informing myself on the context all i can say is that they needed grapeshot cannons

Imagine fighting in the bloodiest battle of the whole civil war just to be told you have to march hundreds of miles to New York because the people you swore to protect were rioting and smashing the whole city up. You can see why they didn’t exactly have much mercy

So if this is a massacre, what do u call the innocents killed by the mob?

They really thought they stood a chance against a disciplined veteran army Regiment?

The Navy, police, and whoever they could find (plus one of the bravest armies America ever had) did the absolute right thing in putting all these people down

Everyone in the comments: *talking about shooting rioters and applying it to modern terms* Me, a CW reenactor: "...Yo, holy sh*t, they all have NY state jackets!"

Totaly justified. Rioters who kill innocent civilians deserve it. Would also be necessary sometimes today.

these men literally just came in from Gettysburg too so they where in no patience with people rioting AT ALL..

I love the shocked lock of disbelief that their actions had consequences.

Union regiment: how long after you said i order you to disperse should we wait before putting them down? Union officer: No

With all the shit that they'd pulled until the Army got there, I don't feel sorry for a single person in that mob.

Union soldier: finally we can rest after that hell in gettysburg Officer: sorry mate you're gonna quell a riot of lazy ass people in new york

When you storm area 51

This scene inspired my book Gangs are tough and deadly but man. They won't mean shit against a disciplined and organized force

Usually you wait for the commander to finish saying the order to follow it. These soldiers didn't hesitate and went straight to their firing positions

I was thinking yesterday how this is one thing I'd fear. People don't realize how bad things can get when you're in a big crowd because you suddenly feel you're part of something bigger.

This has new meaning now a days

Crowd: (fucks up half the town) "The military is here! Let's take our stand with these farming tools and gang up on them!" Soldiers: "Alright guys let's try to wrap this up quick, I wanna be back in time for lunch." Crowd: "Say sike right now."

Drunken idiots Vs trained soldiers.... Yeah, that's a sure bet....

To everyone complaining about the soldiers actions, read the wiki page for the movie, and then what was really going on. Not so cut and dried.

Ain’t no militia, it’s the Army of the Potomac!

Note to self you should disperse when a Union Army who just fought at Gettysburg approaches you.....

People with pickaxes,shovels and torches vs a bunch of soldiers armed with a knife attached to a stick filled with gunpowder and a ball

the army don't kids around.

This scene warms my Heart.

Some of these troops were New York National Guard. They were the same units who set up heavy artillery positions on the West Side 73 years later in 1938 and fought the Martian Tripods to a standstill as they tried to cross the Hudson River. They actually destroyed 2 of the huge alien fighting machines before Manhattan succumbed to the heat rays that the remaining Tripods brought to bear on the city. Shoutout to other fans of Orson Wells here.

I find this scene satisfying in a fucked up way, the soldiers were taking none of their shit since they had just gone through one of the bloodiest battles in the war. The civilians that they were supposed to be fighting for are wreaking havoc in a city.

When he yells present arms, it triggers me because that’s how they do it in Europe. In America it’s always at the ready and then take aim.

The audacity on this mob to go toe-to-toe against a force, that just endured the most bloodiest battle/conflict to ever happen on the Northern American continent. TO THIS DAY!!!! (Gettysburg) 51,000 dead on both sides in a three day period. I can’t even imagine the deaths those soldiers must’ve seen. All so that this nation, might live. 🇺🇸❤️‍🔥✝️

When you're a weary combat vet and this group of clowns prevent you from getting coffee

After fighting a bloody battle up at Gettysburg I don’t think they’d be in the mood for patience.

The Union Soldiers have done the right thing. They have punished the rioters. I consider this as an act of honor.

That wasn't a massacre. It was justice.

Even without context The first five seconds you literally see someone beating a lynched on fire corpse That’s not how civil people riot

The troops sent to New York for putting down the riot, just fought the battle of Gettysburg. Harden battle tested troops. The troops were the 152nd New York Volunteers, the 26th Michigan Volunteers, the 27th Indiana Volunteers. The riot was put down. It was not a massacre. The troops saved the city.

Imagine you just fought at Gettysburg and now had to come to New York to stop a riot. That's how you begin negotiations: by ordering "present!" first.

"YOU MURDERING MOB FUCKS! THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE OUR WEEK OFF!"

Reminds me of an earlie scene when Dicaprios's character sais 'We don't have a gang, we have an army!'. I wish someone would have tell him in this scene. 'I think you have a wrong concept of the word ARMY'

"Finally, the war's over. We can rest." "Not yet, people are rioting in New York City. Go march over there and deal with it" "..." *Loads Kentucky rifle with murderous intent*

It is a shame with don't treat rioters the same way today.

That was satisfying

The soldiers here are members of the New York National Guard in fact some of them were at Gettysburg before this happened.

Considering this mob was targeting indiscriminately and running roughshod just for the sake of it, this was expected. Maybe this would have a bigger impact if they didn’t show the mob beating, killing, and making a body into a piñata

Back in the day... When things were far more practical...

If those were the same guys who were drafted earlier in the film, this is brilliant cinematography.

this is how you handle rioters, plain and simple (and don't confuse actual protesters with rioters)

today riot control: tear gas, shields, flashbangs past riot control: 0:35

One of the most satisfying parts of the movie. They totally deserved it.

He stuck a feather in his cap and called it "Macaroni!"

What should have been done in Portland and Seattle in 2020...

You can see how absolutelly pissed the soldiers are Wanted some rest and there are these fools making mess.

Those guys just were at Gettsyburg. The number of fuqs they had left to give was pretty low.

Guys, when people with guns ask you to do something, before you resist, remember they have guns

The battle cry of these soldiers were "I JUST GOT BACK FROM HELL, I AM IN NO MOOD FOR YOUR SHIT TODAY"

"Don't worry guys! They just fought a bloody battle at Gettysburg! We have a chance! We can take them!" *They did not in fact have a chance*

These guys just faced thousands of screaming Johnny Rebs. They really weren’t gonna put up with their bs….

Protests can be ended pacefuly. And riots can be only drowned in blood.

"Okay boys, I know we just got done at Gettysburg and walked all the way back from Pennsylvania, but... we just got orders, we have to go put down a riot in the streets." "Sir, with all due respect, we're exhausted. We've been marching for days. Gettysburg was a meat grinder. We just want to go home." "You know what, private? You're right. I'm tired too. I'll tell you what, we'll give the mob ONE warning, that's it." "Just one warning sir? Promise?" "I promise. One warning. That's it."

"I order you to disperse..." A few seconds later "FIRE!!!" One warning is all y'all get LOL!

Only ignorant people who don't have a shred of history criticize this scene (and the movie in general) these men were coming back from Gettysburg while these people started killing and rioting, it's the big difference of criticizing a soldier from eo mobile to be a soldier.

0:35 "Execute Order 66."

Dodge ball when the other team has all the balls:

Perfect choice of music

Modern day: (ongoing violence for the past 5 years) Back then: (musket noises) Just people dying in the moment. No cellphones in sight.

Their death is just too easy with musket, should've be done with a cannon like Napoleon did

Achievement Earned: *Shoot ‘Em Again, I Think There Are Some Left*

this is such a beautiful scene. Killing all the rioters, brings a tear to my eye

its chilling how the telegrapher reports the new york riot in this movie

The old methods of crowd control were far more effective.

Why can’t we do like they did back in those days..

In the slum neighborhood of Five Points, Manhattan in 1846, two gangs have engaged in a final battle (or "challenge") in Paradise Square over "who holds sway over the Five Points"; the two factions involved in this event are the nativist, Protestant Natives led by William "Bill the Butcher" Cutting, and the Irish Catholic group of immigrants, the "Dead Rabbits", led by "Priest" Vallon. At the end of this battle, Bill kills Vallon and declares the Dead Rabbits outlawed. Having witnessed this, Vallon's young son hides the knife that killed his father and is taken to an orphanage on Blackwell's Island. Sixteen years later, Vallon's son, using the alias of Amsterdam, returns to the Five Points seeking revenge and retrieves the knife. An old acquaintance, Johnny Sirocco, familiarizes him with the local clans of gangs and thieves, all of whom pay tribute to Bill, who controls the neighborhood. Amsterdam is finally introduced to Bill, but keeps his past a secret, seeking to be recruited. He learns that many of his father's former loyalists are now in Bill's employ. Each year, Bill celebrates the anniversary of his victory over the Dead Rabbits; Amsterdam plans to murder him secretly during this celebration. Amsterdam becomes attracted to pickpocket and grifter Jenny Everdeane, with whom Johnny is infatuated. Amsterdam gains Bill's confidence and Bill becomes his mentor, involving him in the dealings of corrupt Tammany Hall politician William M. Tweed. Amsterdam saves Bill from an assassination attempt, and is tormented by the thought that he may have done so out of honest devotion. On the evening of the anniversary, Johnny, in a fit of jealousy over Jenny's affections for Amsterdam, reveals Amsterdam's true identity and intentions to Bill. Bill baits Amsterdam with a knife throwing act involving Jenny. As Bill toasts Priest Vallon, Amsterdam throws his knife, but Bill deflects it and wounds Amsterdam with a counter throw. Bill proclaims that rather than dying, Amsterdam shall live in shame, and burns his cheek with a hot blade. Going into hiding, Jenny nurses Amsterdam back to health and implores him to escape with her to San Francisco. Amsterdam, however, returns to the Five Points seeking vengeance, and announces his return by hanging a dead rabbit in Paradise Square. Bill sends corrupt policeman Mulraney to investigate, but Amsterdam kills him and hangs his body in the square. In retaliation, Bill has Johnny severely beaten and run through with a pike, leaving it to Amsterdam to end his suffering. The incident garners newspaper coverage, and Tweed presents Amsterdam with a plan to defeat Bill's influence: Tweed will back the candidacy of Monk McGinn for sheriff. Monk wins in a landslide (the election had been rigged by the Dead Rabbits), and a humiliated Bill murders him. McGinn's death prompts an angry Amsterdam to challenge Bill to a gang battle in Paradise Square for order, in which Bill accepts. Citywide draft riots break out just as the gangs are preparing to fight, and Union Army soldiers are deployed to control the rioters. As the rival gangs face off, cannon fire from naval ships is fired directly into Paradise Square, interrupting their battle shortly before it begins. Between the cannons, soldiers, and rioters, many of the gang members are killed. Bill and Amsterdam face off against one another until Bill is severely wounded by a piece of shrapnel. He is finally killed by Amsterdam using his father's knife. Afterward, Amsterdam and Jenny leave New York together to start a new life in San Francisco. Before they leave, Amsterdam buries Bill in a cemetery in Brooklyn next to his father. As Amsterdam and Jenny leave the cemetery, the final scene of the film shows the skyline changing in a time-lapse over the next hundred years as modern Manhattan is built, from the Brooklyn Bridge to the World Trade Center, and the cemetery becomes overgrown and forgotten.

The day the mob found out ranged weapons > melee weapons.

“I couldn’t disperse because my house is behind the army!”

Don't bring a shovel to a musket fight

Esse filme e épico vejam ele por favor. Roteiro e atores epicos.

To anyone siding with the rioters and not the US Army; Thanks for showing your loyalty to the Confederate States of America.

In Bristol 1831 (UK), a riot was dispersed by a cavalry charge with drawn swords (but no gunfire). Four rioters were killed and 86 wounded. The officer in charge, Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Brereton was later court-martialled for leniency! Different times.

they really just went "man, fuck this shit"

That was during the American Civil War

Definition of fuck around and find out

Mob: Riots, robs, rapes, murders and lynching people *Soldiers/navy open fire* *Sad music* Mob: We din't do nuthing!

disperse! gives 3 seconds well they're not dispersing, kill em!

They sure weren’t in the mood to ask them twice were they?

I love how the musket can shoot 10 times without reloading.

Don't bring a knife to a gunfight