“West From Appomattox” or Is That Grant?
June 27, 2009 By 3 Comments
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Thanks for this … I used to watch the series many years ago, but I never saw the pilot, so Parmenter’s Appomattox exploit and promotion was always a mystery.
Toby,
Same here. Glad you enjoyed it.
The corporal in the center bears a remarkable resemblance to Grant’s hero, Zachary Taylor.