Major General William Shepard and his government militia defend the Springfield Arsenal against rebels led by Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays. Confusion between Shays and subordinate Luke Day disrupted the advance towards Springfield, with desertion and disorganization plaguing the rebellion.
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