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To: Forward the Light Brigade

“I think Custer Killed himself rather than be captured by the Indians.”

Best evidence from Indian testimony is he was hit early in the battle, most likely at the river crossing. This probably led to the failure of the initial attack and eventual breakdown in unit cohesion.


8 posted on 05/07/2012 2:30:44 PM PDT by balch3
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To: balch3

Best evidence from Indian testimony is he was hit early in the battle, most likely at the river crossing. This probably led to the failure of the initial attack and eventual breakdown in unit cohesion.


The Indians out gunned the soldiers.They had better weapons. Unit cohesion wouldn’t have mattered.


9 posted on 05/07/2012 2:34:30 PM PDT by unkus (Silence Is Consent)
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