Historical Events tagged with "andrew's raid"

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Military & Warfare

The Great Locomotive Chase Unfolds

April 12th, 1862 162 years ago

In a daring raid during the American Civil War, Union officer James J. Andrews led a group of volunteers to steal a Confederate train in Big Shanty, Georgia. Their goal was to disrupt supply lines by sabotaging railroad tracks as they traveled north. They managed to hijack the train and embarked on a chase, but faced challenges as Confederate forces pursued them. The pursuit involved a dramatic race and conclusion at several locations, capturing the imagination of many who followed their endeavors.

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