Episode #32: Gettysburg of the West
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In the early months of the American Civil War, the Confederacy launched an invasion of New Mexico to achieve their dream of empire. This forgotten campaign culminated in a small but important battle at Glorieta Pass - the Gettysburg of the West.Sources, Images, Maps: https://www.unknownsoldierspodcast.com/post/unknown-soldiers-podcast-episode-32-gettysburg-of-the-west-maps-images-and-sourcesSocial Media: https://www.facebook.com/unknownsoldierspodcast https://twitter.com/unksoldierspodMusic:"Spaghetti Western Theme P5" by CrossGateProductions, via Pond5.com
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