Analysis Summary:

The article appears mostly accurate, focusing on Ron Maxwell's perspective on historical reenactors and their role in his film "Gettysburg." The primary claim that Maxwell used reenactors in his film is verifiable through external knowledge. The provided sources do not directly confirm the claims made in the article, but they also don't contradict them.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Ron Maxwell directed the film "Gettysburg."
  • Verification Source #1 and #2: *Fail to cover* this claim directly.
  • Internal Knowledge: This is widely known and easily verifiable through other sources (e.g., IMDb, Wikipedia).
• Claim:** Maxwell used reenactors in his film "Gettysburg."
  • Verification Source #1 and #2: *Fail to cover* this claim directly.
  • Internal Knowledge: This is a well-known fact about the film's production.
• Claim:** "Reenactors are a living Civil War historian," Maxwell told CBS News' Major Garrett.
  • Verification Source #1 and #2: *Fail to cover* this claim directly. This is a direct quote, so without the original CBS News article, it is difficult to verify.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• The provided Amazon sitemap URLs (Verification Source #1 and #2) do not directly support or contradict any of the specific claims in the article. They are irrelevant to the content of the CBS News piece.
• Internal Knowledge: The use of reenactors in "Gettysburg" is a widely known fact, supporting the claim that Maxwell utilized them in the film.