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The Battle of Beecher Island
September 1868, 3 years after the Civil War, saw an outnumbered United States Army patrol against six hundred Native warriors on the American Frontier. In this episode, we explore the heroism displayed by the soldiers on both sides of the fight. James is joined by author Terry Mort, as he explains in great detail the Battle of Beecher Island, otherwise known as the Battle of Arikaree Fork.
Terry Mort is the author of “Cheyenne Summer: The Battle of Beecher Island: A History”, published by Pegasus Books.
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