Civil War Stories With Waffles

44th New York and the Premonition Of Death | Gettysburg Stories Episode 1


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In this haunting episode, we delve into the true story of 1st Lieutenant Lucious Larabee, a soldier who eerily predicted his own death during the American Civil War. We trace Larabee’s journey from his early days with the flamboyant and ill-fated 11th New York Zouaves—a regiment known for its daring and its dramatic demise—to his later service with the 44th New York Infantry, one of the Union’s proudest fighting units.

Through letters, firsthand accounts, and military records, we explore the mystique surrounding Larabee's ominous premonition and the grim reality that followed. Was it mere coincidence, or something more? Join us as we uncover the legacy of a soldier who foresaw his fate—and marched toward it anyway.

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Civil War Stories With WafflesBy Charlie Watts