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3.03 Irish Fighters in the Mexican-American War

Season 3, Ep. 3

American Historians call them turncoats, traitors, or dismiss them entirely...but perhaps there's more to the story of the Irish Legion (of U.S. Army deserters) fighting for Mexico. Probably. Find out with Red & Scoot!


Music is thanks to the incredibly talented and amazing Teresa Suydam!!


Source:

Hogan, Michael. The Irish Soldiers of Mexico. Kindle Edition.

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