Mormon Battalion Story: Southwest Desert History
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Embark on an epic journey through time with this captivating history documentary on the Mormon Battalion, a pivotal force in the Mexican-American War and US westward expansion. This remarkable story of faith, endurance, and patriotism brings to life a crucial chapter in Mormon history and LDS military history.
Follow the footsteps of these brave pioneers as they march 1,100 miles from Iowa to California, facing unimaginable hardships in the untamed American West. Discover how this religious battalion of Mormon volunteers played a significant role in shaping the Old West and Southwest history, despite facing persecution in their homeland.
From the dusty trails of New Mexico to the scorching deserts of Arizona, witness the Mormon military's encounters with wild bulls, hostile terrain, and the constant threat of dehydration. Learn about their unique experiences as Mormons in the Mexican War, and how their journey intertwines with the broader narrative of the American-Mexican War.
This documentary delves deep into US history, exploring the complex relationship between the Mormon faith and military service. Uncover little-known facts about the LDS Battalion and their contributions to the Mexican War history, as well as their lasting impact on the Wild West.
Experience the thrill of Southwest desert stories as we retrace the battalion's route through some of the most challenging landscapes in America. From the Rio Grande to the Gila River, and finally to the shores of the Pacific, this epic tale brings the spirit of the Old West to life.
Gain new insights into the Mormon battle against nature and adversity, and how their perseverance helped pave the way for future settlers. This incredible story of the Mormon Battalion is not just a tale of military history, but a testament to the indomitable human spirit that drove US westward expansion.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fan of Wild West adventures, or simply curious about the role of religious groups in American military history, this documentary offers a fresh perspective on the forces that shaped the American West. Don't miss this opportunity to explore a fascinating chapter in LDS history and its lasting impact on the Southwest.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through time, tracing the footsteps of these courageous pioneers who marched into legend and helped forge the America we know today.
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I had read about this arduous march. Your video brought to light just how brutal it was. An incredible story. I heard that some of these men ended up in what became San Francisco. Some went to work for Johann Sutter. Some were the first gold miners in 1848 before the hordes arrived in 1849. It's hard to imagine all the trials they faced. Thank you for this video.
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Good job..not all history is happy history…
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Good story Alan..back in the 60s..my dad and I were in the desert trying to find the old trail to go over with our metal detectors..we thought we had found some of it but we’re never sure..
Interesting. Thanks for sharing
Thank for sharing 🎉🎉
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I enjoyed the story & the art. Thank you for the video.I need to read my book about the Mormon battalion.
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Good story pal thanks !
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This is a very good review of the march of the Mormon Battalion.
I have often wondered how they kept enough shoes for that march.
One of the officers was shocked by the lusty dances they performed
after a day's march.
An officer named Emory was there, later to come back and survey
the US/Mexico border.
They were lucky not to face the Mexican lancers. The lancers
would wait for a charge, then stab soldiers in the back as they passed.
James Marshall of Sutter's Mill fame was in that battalion.
They had to do something while waiting for transportation back
east to Salt Lake.
Thanks for sharing. Interesting
They have a Mormon battalion history museum place in San Diego. I think I went there as a teen and then went to old town San Diego.
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There is a buried Mormon battalion wagon driver buried just north of the border east of Douglas, Arizona. I think the Boy Scouts maintain the grave sight.
Thanks for input. Interesting
Better to read about it than take part in it.
Right
I have an ancestor who marched in the Mormon Batalion.
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Their colonel later remarked that it was an honor to have commanded these men as they obeyed each order with unquestioning exactness promptly, and he never had to come and get them out of any jails!
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They were also used to keep John C. Fremont from escaping a military jail.
I have a patch!
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My 2 times great uncle was in the Mormon battalion.. google Silas Harris Mormon and his story will pop up.. I am a descendent of Moses Harris and Martin Harris… both ordained by Joseph smith…Martin is one of the three that saw golden tablets..
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I also have uncles{generations ago} who served in the Mormon battalion. All of them had the last name of Cox. Amos in particular had some very interesting experiences.
One interesting experience he had was with the colorful character John C. Fremont.
Colonel Stephen Watts Kearny had Fremont arrested for insubordination. While Fremont was in a military jail Amos served as a bodyguard to make sure he did not escape.
Wow interesting
We really don't have such a history like this in Australia 👌 It was never a multicultural conquest for resources ! The indigenous were stone age in mentally & the other European countries seen no advantage in Australia !
Thanks for sharing. Did aborigines make out better
After the American Revolution Great Britain could no longer send convicts to America. Therefore Australia.