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The Cannon Fired Nails and Buckshot - Did It Stop the Attack?
A mining town in 1861 New Mexico faces an Apache assault of 300 warriors. With only 30 men and a cannon loaded with scrap, can they hold the line?
The Cannon Fired Nails and Buckshot - Did It Stop the Attack?
This episode explores the 1861 Battle of Pinos Altos, where a small group of Confederate-conscripted miners defended their town against a coordinated Apache attack. It delves into the impossible odds and the unique decisions made under fire that day.
Event: Battle of Pinos Altos
Date: September 27, 1861
Location: Pinos Altos, New Mexico Territory
Combatants: 30 Confederate-conscripted…
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