Much of the footage in this episode was taken from John Ford's western Wagon Master (1950). Ward Bond's costume in this episode is identical to the one he wore in that film so that the re-used footage would match the newly shot scenes.
This episode marked the first time that John Wayne played General William Tecumseh Sherman. He would play him again in the Civil War sequence of How the West Was Won (1962).
Ward Bond (Major Adams) died eighteen days before this episode was broadcast.
John Wayne, credited as Michael Morris, plays General Sherman.
John Ford not only directed John Wayne here, but was also the director for Mr. Wayne's only other performances in a dramatic role on a TV series: Rookie of the Year (1955) and Flashing Spikes (1962).