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Book Synopsis: On the afternoon of June 25, 1867, an overwhelming force of Sioux and Cheyenne Indians quickly mounted a savage onslaught against General George Armstrong Custer's battalion, driving the doomed troopers of the U.S. Seventh Cavalry to a small hill overlooking the Little Bighorn River, where Custer and his men bravely erected their heroic last stand. So goes the myth of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, a myth perpetuated and reinforced for over 100 years. In truth, however, "Custer's Last Stand" was neither the last of the fighting nor a stand.
Using innovative and standard archaeological techniques, combined with historical documents and Indian eyewitness accounts, Richard Allan Fox, Jr. vividly replays this battle in astonishing detail. Through bullets, spent cartridges, and other material data, Fox identifies combat positions and tracks soldiers and Indians across the Battlefield. Guided by the history beneath our feet, and listening to the previously ignored Indian testimonies, Fox reveals scenes of panic and collapse and, ultimately, a story of the Custer battle quite different from the fatalistic versions of history. According to the author, the five companies of the Seventh Cavalry entered the fray in good order, following planned strategies and displaying tactical stability. It was the sudden disintegration of this cohesion that caused the troopers' defeat. The end came quickly, unexpectedly, and largely amid terror and disarray. Archaeological evidences show that there was no determined fighting and little firearm resistance. The last soldiers to be killed had rushed from Custer Hill.
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Uncover the truth behind the legendary Battle of the Little Bighorn with "Archaeology, History, and Custer's Last Battle: The Little Big Horn Re-examined". This groundbreaking book by Richard Allan Fox, Jr. utilizes innovative archaeological techniques and authentic historical documents to paint a vivid picture of the final moments of General Custer's battalion.
Unlike the myths propagated for over a century, Fox's meticulous research presents a different narrative of the battle. Through analyzing bullets, spent cartridges, and other material evidence, he reconstructs the combat positions and movements of both the soldiers and the Native Americans. By considering previously ignored Indian eyewitness accounts, the author sheds light on scenes of panic, collapse, and a disintegration of cohesion that ultimately led to the troopers' defeat.
Delve into the pages of this meticulously researched book and discover the hidden truths buried beneath the battlefield. Challenge historical fatalism and immerse yourself in a story that brings the Battle of the Little Bighorn to life like never before. Gain a deeper understanding of the strategic decisions, tactical stability, and the sudden disarray that occurred, resulting in the last soldiers' desperate flight from Custer Hill.
To truly grasp the reality of this historic battle, "Archaeology, History, and Custer's Last Battle: The Little Big Horn Re-examined" is a must-read for history enthusiasts, archaeology aficionados, and anyone seeking a fresh perspective on one of the most captivating events in American history.
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