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The ball that buried itself in a tree bought them seconds-did they make it?
A Civil War battle rages for a crucial railroad trestle, but the Confederacy's last hope rests on hundreds of South Carolina military cadets.
The ball that buried itself in a tree bought them seconds-did they make it?
This episode details the desperate defense of a vital railroad trestle during the American Civil War, where young cadets faced overwhelming Union forces. It explores the immense stakes and the impossible odds these inexperienced fighters confronted.
Event: Battle of Tulifinny
Date: December 1864
Location: Yemassee, South Carolina
Confederate Force: 343 South Carolina Military…
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