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7th Cavalry - Right or Wrong
It's a well made and well researched piece of the overall puzzle of June 25, 1876. Given GA Custer's sometimes cavalier manner during the Civil War, it's quite possible that jealousy followed him throughout his career.
This documentary, however presents only the words of Reno, Benteen and Wier. The true narrators of those two days were the tribes who were encamped along the Little Bighorn. The men did the one natural course when their wives and children were attacked, they struck back. But they were too afraid of reprisals to give any testimony of what occured those two days. Only in the early 20th century did a few step forward to give their account of what happened. Since they were considered beneath the white man, these accounts were given little if any veracity, starting with Custer being shot out his saddle at Medicine Tail Coulee ford and then trying to get four companies of soldiers to turn about in a narrow space. These warriors are all gone now, hopefully they left an oral record for their great-grandchildren since the white men haven't much of a clue.Lire l'avis complet...
The documentary was well done but left out vital issues relating the battle
The U.S. government has never been known for its honesty. Its dealings and treaties with our Native Americans was no exception. The real betrayal that doomed Custer and could have done the same to Reno and Benteen was made by its own Indian Agents. Instead of reporting absentees at the reservations, the agents sold their rations and kept the money for themselves. The result was an extremely under reported Native American force at large. Custer was expecting to find a few hundred renegades at the most. The fact that he refused to take a gattling gun for fear that it would slow down his progress indicated that he was expecting a running battle. Once he saw the enormity of the village he sent his aide for reinforcements that never came. In my opinion Custers flamboyant personality would never have allowed him to retreat and surrender any praise that he may have attained for himself.
I was disappointed that this documentary did not mention the role of the Indian Agents or that one of them was President Grant's brother.Lire l'avis complet...
Great new look and evidence
Documentary reviews the Battle of Little Big Horn and the effect of inaction and defensive tactics on the part of Reno and Benteen. Attempts to debunk key points of Reno's well-prepared and practiced report made 3 years after the battle(the same report that also contradicts what his subordinates and soliders reported) to make this story one for debate through the ages.
Live testing concludes that Reno should have known Custer was heavily engaged before he was at Last Stand Hill and then advanced in support of Custer and "moved to the sound of the guns" as Custer would do. Could it have made a difference... was Reno a coward... why didn't they send the packs of ammunition... you decide. Great footage from the actual site in Montana. Recommended viewing for any American History fan, another view presented without overwhelming opinions and conjecture.Lire l'avis complet...
Betrayal at Little Big Horn
If you are a Custer and Battle of the Little Big Horn History Buff such as I, you will enjoy this A&E Documentary. It deals with the 1879 Court of Inquiry into the actions of Major Reno on that fateful 25 June 1876 Day and gives you insight into the Battle and the structure of the Command of the 7th Cavalry and offers a lot of what ifs Reno and Benteen had taken different actions then they did and had gone to Custer's aid. Shows the relationships between Custer and his officers. Shows Military Tactics of the day and explores the battle from start to finish with some good reenacments. Might Custer and the 7th Cavalry Companies under his direct command have been saved even after he split his forces. View this documentary and you be the judge on one of the most controversial battles in American History.Lire l'avis complet...
Betrayal at Little Big Horn
I saw this program when it originally aired on TV, and now it is great to own this well produced documentary. It has lost none of its allure over the years. Bill Curtis's narration is top-notch, which is no surprise. Very well photographed and logically presented. The reenactors were well costumed. The story presented some very compelling points, but without assuming it had solved the mystery. I have met many of the people who took part in the video. Of course, the price is outstanding!Lire l'avis complet...
This is a MUST have item for any serious western historian.
This is an absolute MUST HAVE for any serious western historian. The topics depicted in this DVD have been speculated for years. Now, thee is more evidence to support them. If they are indeed true, then history will be rewritten.Lire l'avis complet...
Was it?
Presented in a manner easily understood by all. A presentation of old information and some new. Altogether an enjoyable experience for all history buffs.
Betrayal at Little Big Horn
Does not add much new to an old story. Benteen was an exceptional officer where Reno was average. Custer's plan was flawed which led to the defeat rather than the efforts or lack there of by his officers.Lire l'avis complet...
Betrayal at Little Big Horn
Custer was an Idiot!!oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooLire l'avis complet...
Betrayal at Little Big Horn
Very short and basically just raises same questions about the calvalry's senior officers' behavior and whether they followed orders, misunderstood Custer's messages, or just plain wanted Custer "gone."Lire l'avis complet...