No. Custer cut his troops in two commands, one with him, one with Koegh. Both put skirmish lines near the river and on the ridges in the area. Then, they moved towards Calhoun Hill, Finley Ridge and near Deep Ravine. They eventually went on Custer Hill.
The Indians were surprised and Custer was always on the offensive to buy time for Benteen (who eventually never came). Read “Lakota Noon” by Gregory Michno. Last researchs shows that Custer’s last stand alone (one the hill) lasted 30 minutes, with a fierce two-hours battle before the last stand.
Benteen and all his men were deaf?........
Guess I’ll have to find the book in English. I don’t read French.