Military Church History. Join us as we take a 30,000 mile overhead view of the Mormon Battalion. This episode will give you a starting point to explore the rich history that is the Mormon Battalion. The only Religious unit to ever exist in the United States Military. This 2000 mile march launched from Kanesville (Council Bluffs) Iowa, mapped a route through the south west, and ended in San Diego. Oh, this episode also contained a shameless plug at the end for a great book written by yours truly! Hope you join my friend Nick Walker and I for a fun podcast highlighting Church members service in the military.