"dead Man's Walk" Episode #1.2(1996) -

As they near their destination, the weakened survivors are captured by Mexican forces under General Salazar, rather than being welcomed as liberators. Key Characters & Cast

Young, idealistic, and already showing his penchant for talk and card games.

The episode is loosely based on the real-life , which similarly ended in disaster, capture, and a forced march known as the "Dead Man's Walk" (Jornada del Muerto). Production Details Director: Yves Simoneau. "Dead Man's Walk" Episode #1.2(1996)

The expedition is ravaged by massive dust storms and prairie fires that decimate their supplies and livestock.

Stoic, hardworking, and deeply loyal to his duty. As they near their destination, the weakened survivors

The leader whose hubris leads the expedition into ruin.

An experienced scout who provides much-needed wisdom to the young Rangers. Historical Context Production Details Director: Yves Simoneau

After surviving their first encounter with Buffalo Hump, young Woodrow Call and Augustus McCrae join a military expedition led by . The group’s ambitious goal is to annex Santa Fe for the Texas Republic, but they are ill-prepared for the brutal environment and enemy forces.