Marshall Statesman in Marshall, Michigan

Drilled Captains and Drunken Gaps at Buzzard's Roost

A rambling Civil War narrative follows two captains, one German and one river pilot, whose eccentric leadership and stubborn discipline shape their men. In a tense moment at a gap near Dalton, a sober unit succumbs to a spree over ale, leading to a chaotic but ultimately humorous drill and a surprising return to order as they march back to camp and resume fighting in the Atlanta campaign.