Battle of Olustee: The Battle Florida Forgot
19th Century
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27m
This episode brings the Battle of Olustee to life, charting the road to the conflict, spotlighting the units that shaped the fighting on both sides, and exploring the battle’s lasting impact through reenactments and historian insight.
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