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13 episodes in frontier-fighters
Frontier Fighters
In 1890, tensions rise in South Dakota as a Paiute Indian named Wawoka spreads a message of peace through a ghost dance, but a rival chief incites violence against white settlers. General Nelson A. Miles is called upon to restore order amidst the brewing conflict.
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In Oregon and the Pacific Republic, tensions rise in Oregon as conspirators plot to establish a separate republic amidst the looming Civil War. Governor Whitaker must act decisively to maintain order and loyalty to the Union.
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John Portigie Phillips embarks on a perilous journey to Fort Laramie to seek reinforcements for Fort Philcarney, which is under threat from a massive Indian attack. With winter's brutal cold and a dwindling chance of survival, the stakes are high for both him and the fort's inhabitants.
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In Oregon 54 40, tensions rise over the territorial dispute between the United States and Great Britain regarding Oregon. As political maneuvering intensifies, settlers prepare for potential conflict to secure their rights and land.
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In Custer's Last Stand at Little Big Horn, General Custer leads his troops into a precarious situation against a united force of Native American warriors. The stakes are high as tensions escalate following broken treaties and the discovery of gold in the Black Hills.
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Colonel Grenville Dodge is called to the White House by President Abraham Lincoln to discuss the urgent need for a transcontinental railroad amidst the Civil War. As they strategize, the stakes rise with the looming threat of Indian attacks and the challenges of uniting a divided nation.
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Reverend Thomas Starr King arrives in California to serve his congregation amidst the looming threat of the Civil War. As tensions rise, he dedicates himself to preserving the Union, risking his life for his beliefs.
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In the summer of 1859, tensions rise on San Juan Island as American farmer Lyman A. Cutler confronts British interests over a pig that damages his crops. Captain George E. Pickett leads American troops to assert sovereignty amidst the brewing conflict.
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The episode recounts the heroic stand of 183 Texans at the Alamo against 8,000 Mexican soldiers led by General Santa Ana. As tensions rise, the fate of Texas hangs in the balance.
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Jedediah Strong Smith embarks on a perilous journey through the Old West, facing hostile tribes and treacherous conditions as he seeks to carve out a path for future explorers. His faith and courage are tested as he confronts both natural and human threats.
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In this episode of Frontier Fighters, young Kit Carson dreams of adventure beyond his harness-making apprenticeship. He embarks on a perilous journey to Santa Fe, facing marauding Indians and the challenges of the untamed wilderness.
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John C. Fremont embarks on a perilous expedition to explore the western territories of America, aiming to aid the emigrant movement and prevent British control. Alongside his men and the legendary Kit Carson, he faces numerous challenges in the uncharted wilderness.
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Lieutenant Zebulon Pike leads a small detachment into the Southwest to gather intelligence after the Louisiana Purchase, facing overwhelming odds against Spanish forces and the harsh elements of nature.