Chaos in the Streets
A brutal confrontation unfolds as the invalid corps, composed of disabled soldiers, faces a violent mob armed with clubs and firearms. Despite their initial resistance, the corps is overwhelmed, leading to a chaotic scene of looting and destruction, including a horrific attack on an orphanage for black children. The day spirals into mayhem as the mob sets fire to buildings filled with munitions, escalating the violence and devastation in the city.In this clip
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58: Conscription & Riots (“A Rich Man’s War, But a Poor Man’s Fight”)
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