hi crazymarine according to private thompson who reported that several white men where at the little big horn and when he was left behind as custer led his battalion to death and glory and he was joing renos men, that he was followed and shot at by them..very possible
one thing alot of people dont know is that it was not just the Lakota and Cheyenne, but the french fur traders that were liveing in the us and canada were fightig side by side with there red Friends do to the fact thay had familys with alot of the Lakota and Cheyenne. I know this from history passed down to me from my Grate unlce bill who was the grandson of a lakota warrior who as a young boy had to crall out from under is. dead aunt. I am 7th Generation Sioux from rosebud.
A stirring video. One of the places I would love to visit, just beautiful surroundings with such a tragic past. Part of our history, both American and Indian, is forever attached to this hallowed ground.
Two things jumped out at me watching that video, Firstly, How scattered the headstones noting the places where the soldiers fell are, more of a running fight rather than a cohesive last stand defence. Secondly I was surprised at the unkempt nature of the enclosed burial site. Perhaps I am used with the sight of the Commonwealth war graves cemeteries with their neatly cared for lawns etc. That said it is still a highly evocative place, Thanks for posting
Yes, it was something of a running fight, as you'll see if you read the books or, even better go visit. Very moving indeed. Less then 50 made it to Last Stand Hill. Another 200 or so died in a series of small actions to the East. The headstones are merely markers, not graves. They are not "unkempt", just natural. There is a National Graveyard next door, but only two Little Big Horn officers are buried there. Major Marcus Reno is one of them.
We were there (from NZ) in September 06. This brings back the ambience of the area so well. If one can say this about a place where many died, we enjoyed the day-long visit.
@lastardriver Kudos to your relatives and all warriors who tried to stem the onrush of the New. May they be remembered with honor forever, and may your family know peace.
hi crazymarine according to private thompson who reported that several white men where at the little big horn and when he was left behind as custer led his battalion to death and glory and he was joing renos men, that he was followed and shot at by them..very possible
pdogone1 2 months ago
one thing alot of people dont know is that it was not just the Lakota and Cheyenne, but the french fur traders that were liveing in the us and canada were fightig side by side with there red Friends do to the fact thay had familys with alot of the Lakota and Cheyenne. I know this from history passed down to me from my Grate unlce bill who was the grandson of a lakota warrior who as a young boy had to crall out from under is. dead aunt. I am 7th Generation Sioux from rosebud.
crazymarine1991 7 months ago
may the lives of these brave soldiers who fought never be forgotten.
HaloCore9741 10 months ago
God Bless the fallen troopers of the 7th Cavalry and my Great Great Great Uncle Captn. George W. Yates.
fsnvret 1 year ago
@fsnvret God bless him and the Indians and all of us.
parafleet 1 year ago 3
A stirring video. One of the places I would love to visit, just beautiful surroundings with such a tragic past. Part of our history, both American and Indian, is forever attached to this hallowed ground.
theohiokid67 1 year ago
@deagle3571 Many not only shot their horses, but shot themselves to avoid capture.
Eagle027 1 year ago
Two things jumped out at me watching that video, Firstly, How scattered the headstones noting the places where the soldiers fell are, more of a running fight rather than a cohesive last stand defence. Secondly I was surprised at the unkempt nature of the enclosed burial site. Perhaps I am used with the sight of the Commonwealth war graves cemeteries with their neatly cared for lawns etc. That said it is still a highly evocative place, Thanks for posting
notwocdivad 1 year ago
@notwocdivad
Yes, it was something of a running fight, as you'll see if you read the books or, even better go visit. Very moving indeed. Less then 50 made it to Last Stand Hill. Another 200 or so died in a series of small actions to the East. The headstones are merely markers, not graves. They are not "unkempt", just natural. There is a National Graveyard next door, but only two Little Big Horn officers are buried there. Major Marcus Reno is one of them.
Yonze43 7 months ago
We were there (from NZ) in September 06. This brings back the ambience of the area so well. If one can say this about a place where many died, we enjoyed the day-long visit.
Crintingnut 1 year ago
Beautiful history!
johnbo48 1 year ago
Our relation High Horse (Tasunka Wankatuya) was among the Indians who fought and gave their lives to defend our way of life...RIP
rexxed 1 year ago
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mikser 1 year ago
Worked there in the summer of 1988. You can feel the history all around you. Did my Masters paper on the battle.
coffeeal 2 years ago
My great grandfather fought here with Chief Crazy Horse. He was only 15.
lastardriver 2 years ago 4
@lastardriver Kudos to your relatives and all warriors who tried to stem the onrush of the New. May they be remembered with honor forever, and may your family know peace.
PuzzlingEvidenceTV 7 months ago
I have a assignment about Crazy Horse for school, it's pretty hard
Sonicisunleashed2008 2 years ago
How great and sad for both sides. Thanks
WhiteTrashman 2 years ago