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The Great Railroad Adventure A Civil War Eyewitness Account

The Great Railroad Adventure A Civil War Eyewitness Account

著者: William Pittenger
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Experience the thrilling firsthand account of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862, captured just a year after the daring events unfolded. During the early days of the American Civil War in April 1862, Union volunteers, led by civilian James J. Andrews, embarked on a bold mission to sabotage the Confederate army by targeting the Western and Atlantic Railroad. They commandeered a train named The General from Big Shanty, Georgia, sparking a high-stakes pursuit by Confederate forces on foot and by locomotive. This gripping narrative details the audacious raid and its far-reaching consequences, bringing history to life through the eyes of an eyewitness. - Summary by Elsie SelwynCopyright International Ambient Sounds 世界 政治・政府 政治学 社会科学 科学
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