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Bloody Vengeance in Appalachia: The Battle of Dug Hill/The Officer House Massacre

Aug 23, 2025 · 17m 25s
Bloody Vengeance in Appalachia: The Battle of Dug Hill/The Officer House Massacre
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In March 1864, Union Colonel William B. Stokes and his cavalry were ambushed at Dug Hill, in Tennessee, leaving dozens of his men dead. Enraged, Stokes led a brutal raid...

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In March 1864, Union Colonel William B. Stokes and his cavalry were ambushed at Dug Hill, in Tennessee, leaving dozens of his men dead. Enraged, Stokes led a brutal raid on William and Cynthia Officer’s home, where Confederate soldiers, including their son John, were staying. Six were killed, and the family narrowly escaped destruction thanks to the courage of one of their slaves, Uncle Abe.

This week we tell of the brutality of the Civil War, a story of vengeance, survival, and the high cost of that war in Appalachia.

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