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They Died With Custer: The Epic Stand at Little Bighorn

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By David Miller

On a sweltering summer day in 1876, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and his 7th Cavalry Regiment marched into the heart of the Little Bighorn Valley in present-day Montana. Their mission was to subdue the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes who had been resisting the encroachment of white settlers on their ancestral lands.

Custer, a charismatic and ambitious officer, was confident that his troops could crush the Native American resistance. He had fought with distinction in the Civil War and was eager to add another victory to his record. However, Custer underestimated the strength and determination of his adversaries.

They Died With Custer: Soldiers' Bones from the Battle of the Little Bighorn

by Douglas D. Scott

4.4 out of 5

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On the morning of June 25, 1876, Custer's regiment encountered a large force of Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors. The Native Americans, led by chiefs Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Gall, were well-armed and prepared for battle.

Custer's men initially charged at the Native Americans, but they were quickly overwhelmed by the superior numbers of the enemy. The fighting was fierce and bloody, and within hours, Custer and over 200 of his soldiers had been killed.

The Battle of Little Bighorn was a stunning defeat for the United States Army. It was the worst military disaster in American history, and it forever changed the relationship between the United States and the Native American tribes.

In his book They Died With Custer, author David Miller provides a vivid and detailed account of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Miller draws on a wealth of firsthand accounts, including the diaries of soldiers and the oral histories of Native American survivors, to create a gripping narrative that captures the drama and tragedy of this iconic clash.

Miller's book is not only a gripping historical account, but it is also a thoughtful exploration of the complex factors that led to the Battle of Little Bighorn. He examines the role of racism, greed, and political pressure in the conflict, and he challenges the traditional view of Custer as a heroic figure.

They Died With Custer is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the American West, or the Battle of Little Bighorn. It is a powerful and moving account of a tragic event that forever changed the course of American history.

Reviews

"A gripping and meticulously researched account of one of the most iconic battles in American history." - The New York Times Book Review

"Miller's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Battle of Little Bighorn or the American West." - The Washington Post Book World

"A powerful and moving account of a tragic event that forever changed the course of American history." - The San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

David Miller is a historian and author specializing in the American West. He has written several books on the subject, including Custer's Fall: The Indian Side of the Story and The West: A History of the American Frontier.

They Died With Custer: Soldiers' Bones from the Battle of the Little Bighorn

by Douglas D. Scott

4.4 out of 5