The last US Army Cavalry charge happened during WW2 – on January 16, 1942, to be exact.
The 26th Cavalry was on patrol in the northern Bataan Peninsula, when they encountered the advance guard of a large Japanese landing force.
With moments to spare, a young Lieutenant raised his hand, ordering his troops into position, and yelled CHARGE!
Some two dozen horses leapt forward, galloping full speed at the approaching Japanese, who fled into the jungle.
This episode takes you inside the ensuing battle, with eyewitness accounts and detailed imagery.
You’ll hear what the soldiers said, practically see what they saw, and perhaps feel what they felt, as, for a moment, you’re transported 1942 Bataan Peninsula.
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