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S8 Ep1084: Colonel Jeff McCausland explains how rifled muskets increased accuracy while tactics remained outdated, causing high casualties.
Season 8
Episode 1084
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Colonel Jeff McCausland explains how rifled muskets increased accuracy while tactics remained outdated, causing high casualties. On the second day, Strong Vincent took the initiative to occupy Little Round Top without orders. Joshua Chamberlain's 20th Maine successfully held the Union's far left flank with a desperate bayonet charge. (3)
1863
1863