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To: Bad~Rodeo

I think Custer gets a bad rap from history. Unfortunately a lot of was due to his wife’s behavior after his death.


2 posted on 12/10/2010 4:50:21 PM PST by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin! (look it up))
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To: cripplecreek
his wife’s behavior after his death.

I'm not familiar with the story, please elaborate

3 posted on 12/10/2010 5:00:52 PM PST by Bad~Rodeo (Don't overthink common sense)
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To: cripplecreek

Leading his troops into a slaughter while chasing a bunch of people who wanted to *leave* the US still makes no sense. That’s what got him a bad rap from history. Too bad this action all but negated the amazing record he had in the Civil War.


4 posted on 12/10/2010 5:03:13 PM PST by MeganC (January 20, 2013 - President Sarah Palin)
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To: cripplecreek

Once again we agree. “Custer’s Luck” ran out when he left those Gatling guns behind. Things could have been a lot different. It can’t be disputed, he was one brave dude. Just made a few bad decisions in the Black Hills. And then there is “Libby” who also helped stick it to Major Reno.


9 posted on 12/10/2010 5:19:21 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Merry Christmas to all of my FReeper FRiends!)
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