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The Truth Behind the Gunfight at the OK Corral
TLDR The gunfight at the OK Corral, or more accurately, the gunfight at the C.S. Fly photography studio, was a brief but significant event in the Wild West, resulting in the deaths of three Cowboys and sparking controversy among the townspeople of Tombstone. Despite its portrayal in popular culture, the gunfight was not a typical occurrence in the lawless town of Tombstone.
Timestamped Summary
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The gunfight at the OK Corral is a legendary event in the Wild West that is often misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture.
01:53
Tombstone was a lawless town with a high crime rate and a lot of alcohol, and into this environment came the Earp Brothers and their friend Dock Holiday, while on the other side of the feud were the Cowboys gang.
03:35
The conflict between the Earp brothers and the Cowboys began with the theft of army mules and escalated after a stagecoach robbery, leading to tension and blame between the two groups.
05:08
The gunfight did not take place at the OK Corral, but rather in an alley next to the CS Fly's photography studio and boarding house, where Doc Holiday was staying, with five Cowboys involved.
06:47
The gunfight lasted only 30 seconds, resulted in the deaths of three Cowboys and injuries to several others, and sparked a divided reaction among the townspeople of Tombstone.
08:27
The Earps and Doc Holiday were cleared of all charges, and Wyatt Earp lived a long and eventful life, becoming a boxing referee and consultant for western movies.
10:09
The gunfight at the OK Corral, or more accurately, the gunfight at the C.S. Fly photography studio, was one of the few gunfights of its type that actually took place in the Wild West, despite being a staple of western films.
