American Confederate

Once, there was a great war

that tore a young nation apart.

This was not a war against an outside invader,

but a conflict between two sides of the same coin.

The brave souls of the cavalry were often called upon

for particularly dangerous assignments.

This is their story.

Report, Boyle.

I know we lost one.

I think Glover and Parrish were captured.

You think?

Didn't see 'em shot.

No one else did either.

Horses are missing, too.

Yeah, they might have been grabbed.

I hope they can keep their damn mouths shut.

I pull my troops from the jaws of the dragon

and save them from certain slaughter,

and they call me a coward.

I rightfully get upset for being called a coward

and they call me crazy.

You did the right thing, General.

Obviously someone agreed.

You were awarded the promotion.

Makes me think.

They must think I have acquired some knowledge.

Wisdom is never acquired easily.

Our tactics are gonna have to change, Peabody.

We keep making decisions and we stick by them,

regardless of the consequences.

Regardless.

What's your name, soldier?

Trooper Parrish.

Second South Carolina Cavalry.

Confederate States of America.

That's clever.

Tell you what I'm gonna do.

I'll give you 10 seconds to tell me what I wanna know,

and if you don't tell me what I wanna know,

I'm gonna shoot you.

Trooper Parrish.

Second South Carolina Cavalry.

Confederate States of America.

10, nine, eight...

Seven, six, five.

Four.

Three.

Shoot him.

Long night, Miss Olivia.

Yes, it was, Henry.

Any longer, I'd forget what daylight looked like.

If you don't mind, how about lookin' after the men

and let me go in here and clean up a little bit.

All right, now.

Hold on there.

Doctor, doctor!

I need to see the Captain.

Who's he with?

I'll get a courier.

You must be Captain Chessman.

Yes, ma'am.

One of your soldiers is inside.

Insists on speaking to you.

We're lucky to have him with us, Captain.

He's lost a lot of blood.

Can I see him?

Well, you can try.

I've given him the last of the laudanum.

Hey, Captain.

I can come back if you want me to.

No.

I need to tell you.

Glover's dead.

What happened?

We got caught, during the fight.

Some Yankee captain shot him.

Who?

I think his name was Falstaff.

Falstaff?

He kept asking questions.

You mean to tell me he was shot

after he was taken prisoner?

Mm hm.

He didn't like the answers.

So he shot him.

What happened then?

I ran

and he shot me in the leg.

Probably pretty cowardly.

No.

No, that's not cowardly.

You did what you had to do.

Doc and Miss Olivia'll fix you up, son.

Send you home for a little rest.

No.

As soon as I can ride again, I want back in the troop.

Well, if you want to be back in the troop,

I'll put you back in the troop.

So I hear they're calling what we did yesterday a victory.

Well, we killed more of them than they did of us.

Bunch of Yanks headed back north.

Sounds like good news to me.

Well, I can't argue with that.

So what's next?

Where we goin?

I'll let Boyle fill you in.

This ain't 100%.

Things may change.

I think we're headed north.

How far north?

Kentucky.

Maybe farther.

Think that's a real good idea?

Could end this war quick.

Peyton!

Peyton!

Pey-ton!

Peyton.

Peyton, have you been out here all morning?

Yes, ma'am, just keeping watch.

Well, good.

Your father's letter said he'd be here sometime this week.

Might not be today.

Might not be tomorrow.

I think it'll be today.

Well, that's good.

But you can't be too sure of that.

I'm pretty sure he'll make it to the house today, Mama.

He's right on the other side of the field right now.

Thank you, Mrs. Chessman.

This has been the best darn supper I've had

in a long, long time.

So, Peyton came across a copy of the Augusta Chronicle

about a month ago and it mentioned

a battle you were part of.

We actually got reporters following us around now.

Reporters?

They're in the fight with you?

They ain't that stupid.

They ain't gonna get that close.

When can I join up, Pa?

Well, I need you here, boy

to look after your mother and the farm.

I hear about it and I read about it.

I don't know a lot, but,

I do wanna fight.

He wants to be just like his daddy, R.L.

I know.

But if something happened to you, Peyton,

our family name would...

It's hard enough on me with you out there, R.L.

But with the two of you out there fighting,

I'd just go crazy.

Well, we can't have that.

Fact is, you're too young, Peyton.

He ain't goin' in right now.

I promise you that.

- Uncle Phil. - Damien!

What a surprise.

So glad to see you back.

- Come on in. - Thank you.

Have a seat, Damien.

Tell me how you been doin'

and how things are going out there.

Things are pretty well.

Supply chain's hard to keep up.

It's time-consuming for the troops.

As you know I'm an old railroad man from way back.

Around here we call it the supply train.

Uncle Phil, I'll tell ya,

I wish we had more of your locomotives to work with.

Ah, all in good time, all in good time.

Have you been back to the old family homestead?

Yes, sir.

Surprisingly enough, I get back there from time to time.

Well that's good to hear.

I hope Aunt Minnie's lumbago is doin' better.

Where you off to next?

Maryland, Pennsylvania.

Big movement up from Richmond,

and you know we go where the action is.

What's your prediction?

How long is this war gonna last?

Well, three, six months at the most.

- Really? - Yes, sir.

So you're thinkin' everybody's gonna be home

by Christmastime.

Lord willing, we'll all be home by Christmas.

Well hey, R.L.

Fancy meeting you way up here.

Hell of a long ride.

I sure hope them higher-ups

know what the hell they're talking about.

I wouldn't count on that.

If this thing works,

the whole war could be over before you know it.

I wouldn't count on that either.

Only thing I count on is ol' Walker, here.

Y'all have a good day.

Take care, R.L.