In Custer's Boots

The Little Bighorn Campaign: Revelations, Reconstructions, and Reviews

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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The Battle of the Little Bighorn remains one of the most debated events in American military history. In this collection of meticulously researched essays, the author challenges long-standing myths, examines key decisions made by Custer and his superiors, and re-evaluates the evidence surrounding the battle and its participants.Drawing on articles published in leading historical journals, this volume delves into topics such as Custer’s reconnaissance, the accusations that he disobeyed orders, the strength of the warrior force he faced, and the reliability of testimony from the Reno Court of Inquiry. It also investigates the fate of the 7th Cavalry’s horses, the provenance of a multi-million-dollar battle relic, and the distortions of modern internet sources.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-12-15
Mått152 x 229 x 17 mm
Vikt240 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
FörlagCasemate Publishers
ISBN9781636246277

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Gordon Richard was born in 1935 in Jersey, Channel Islands, where he was educated at Victoria College and gained honours in English History. He took an early interest in William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, whose family originated from Jersey, and through him to George A. Custer, and the Battle of the Little Horn, which he has studied for over 50 years. Gordon has written articles for the Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association, and the Custer Association of Great Britain. He is a member of both associations, as well as Friends of the Little Big Horn. Through the message boards of the Little Big Horn Alliance he became friendly with Gordon Clinton Harper, who was writing a book about June 25–26, 1876. When Harper died, Gordon took over the project and co-authored the book Fights on the Little Horn.

1An Alternative View of the Fight of the Custer Battalions2In Custer’s Boots3Custer’s Luck Runs Out4Custer and the Reconnaissance Question5Whence the Montana Column?6Custer Did Follow Terry’s “Orders”7A Reasonable Doubt?8The Reno Court—Custer, the Silent Witness9Who Speaks for Custer?10Custer—Personal Bias vs Reality11Custer and the Internet12How Many Warriors did Custer Face?13Three Indian Leaders—Three Controversies14A Slip of the Tongue?15The Horses’ Tale16A Warning Flag?