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The wide gaps that blinded an entire army
Confederate pickets mistake an approaching column for reinforcements, allowing a Union force to capture 261 soldiers and four artillery pieces. This American Civil War blunder blinds an entire army.
The wide gaps that blinded an entire army
This episode explores a pivotal moment in the American Civil War when a Confederate cavalry unit was destroyed, leaving General Richard Taylor's army vulnerable. How did Union forces achieve such a swift victory, and what critical failure led to the Confederates being caught unaware?
Event: Battle of Henderson's Hill
Date: March 21, 1864
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