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The Two Hundred Seventy Horses That Delayed Disaster
A Union general, reluctant to lead, devises a swift plan to capture Richmond. But a crucial logistics failure threatens to trap his army.
The Two Hundred Seventy Horses That Delayed Disaster
This episode explores the events leading up to December 13, 1862, focusing on the decisions and delays that set the stage for a devastating battle. It asks at what point the unfolding disaster became irreversible.
Event: Battle of Fredericksburg
Date: December 13, 1862
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Union Commander: Major General Ambrose Burnside
Confederate Officer: Lieutenant Colonel Edward Porter…
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