The Indians were 950 to 1’500 and Custer said to his officers that they would attack 1’500 warriors at last. He was right.
Yeah He was right. Dead right !!!
The Indians had a so poor organization that they were surprised twice during the battle and suffered great friendly fire.
Previous US victories in the Plains were Adobe Walls or Beecher’s Island, which opposed 50 soldiers to 1’500 warriors.
Custer’s 647 men COULD defeat 1’500 warriors, it would be a hard fight but a possible victory, and US general in chief Nelson A Miles clearly said it.