Maximum Depression

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No, not PTSD related.

Tripped over this excerpt from the 1883 (YELLOWSTONE Franchise) and figured this was the place to share it,
barring another more-deserving thread.

The comments on Youtube bring out all the criticisms and observations I'd expect folks here to agree with.

 

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In what battle were there Black artillerists?

 

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In what battle were there Black artillerists?

Here is a nice list to start with - https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battle-units-detail.htm?battleUnitCode=UUS0002RAL0C

 

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Supposedly this is an outtake that can be seen on the extended Edition DVD Box Set 1883.

 

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A combined arms battalion of USCT infantry, cavalry & artillery were instrumental in inflicting a stinging defeat on Forest the Battle of Tupelo.

Meeting a battalion of USCTI & artillery chanting Fort Pillow No Quarter!" Forrest lost (+/-) 40% of his force & a long list of regimental commanders & other irreplaceable leaders. Forrest himself suffered an extremely painful wound that kept him out of the saddle.

Link:

Outwitting Forrest: The Tupelo Campaign in Mississippi, June 22 - July 23, 1864

A leader in military and general history book publishing.

www.savasbeatie.com

The Battle of Tupelo, June - July 1864

In the Battle of Tupelo, Mississippi, The Union won a critical victory over the Rebels, ensuring the safety of William T. Sherman’s supply lines.

warfarehistorynetwork.com

Artillery batteries Civil War.

Link:

Category:Artillery units and formations of the American Civil War - Wikipedia

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