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The missed signal that let one column attack alone, costing the pass
A Confederate officer's mistaken order opens Camp Allegheny's flank, sparking a seven-hour battle for a strategic mountain pass in the Civil War.
The missed signal that let one column attack alone, costing the pass
This episode explores the largely forgotten Battle of Camp Allegheny, a pivotal clash that determined the border between two American states. It examines the strategic importance of the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike and the critical decisions made on a frozen mountain summit.
Date: December 13, 1861
Location: Camp Allegheny, Virginia
Elevation: 4,400 feet
Confederate Commander…
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