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Battlefield Ballads — Great Battles of the Wild West

Battlefield Ballads Vol.1 — Great Battles of the Wild West

Collection of ballads about the greatest battles of the American Wild West, from the Alamo to Gettysburg and beyond.

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Battlefield Ballads Vol. 1 — Great Battles of the Wild West

Battlefield Ballads Vol.1 — Great Battles of the Wild West

A collection of songs echoing the legendary battles that shaped the American frontier.

Relive the most legendary clashes of the American frontier. From the dusty streets of Tombstone to the bloody fields of Gettysburg, these ballads tell stories of bravery, sacrifice, and the eternal spirit of the West.

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Battlefield Ballads: Great Battles of the Wild West

🎬 Playlist link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNr3ctMj_RTVzSc0a5zpvueeIRvUmLhZM


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