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Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson in Mexican siege

Ben Thompson recounts his role as lieutenant in Captain Maullins Independent Company and his promotion to captain after valor in a savage sortie. He details raids to disrupt enemy stores, a perilous river crossing, a failed treasure train defense, a brutal siege collapse, and the broader fall of Maximilian’s forces with Juarez retreating toward Vera Cruz.