The Horse Soldiers
The Horse Soldiers
Based on the true story of Col. Benjamin H. Grierson. In the Spring of 1863, Grierson left bases in northern Mississippi, taking 1,700 troopers with him. According to Bruce Catton, Grierson "drove through central Mississippi, tearing up railroads and upsetting [Confederate General] Pemberton's troop deployments before reaching Union-held Baton Rouge."
Mister Arn reviewedMay 22, 2025
Anything having to do with the characters wasn't well thought out. The reason Wayne had animosity for Holden was as ridiculous as the romance between Wayne and Towers. This is not one of John Ford's better efforts, but you can see his touch in some of the scenes.