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The scout who rode for Springfield warned them - and the clock ran out
A Union major leads 300 cavalrymen toward Springfield, Missouri, a town held by 1,500 enemy soldiers. Surprise is their only hope for survival.
The scout who rode for Springfield warned them - and the clock ran out
This episode explores a controversial Civil War cavalry charge in Missouri, examining the political pressures and military objectives that led to a seemingly impossible mission. Was this a necessary military action or a staged performance?
Event: Battle of Springfield
Date: October 25, 1861
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Union Commander: Major Charles Zagonyi
Confederate…
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