Melissa A. Connor, Dick Harmon, Richard A. Fox, Douglas D. Scott
Archaeological Perspectives on the Battle of the Little Bighorn
- ISBN 13:
- 9780806132921
- author:
- Melissa A. Connor, Dick Harmon, Richard A. Fox, Douglas D. Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Oklahoma Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 328
- Genre:
- Archaeology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Battle of the Little Bighorn: Uncovering the Truth The Battle of the Little Bighorn, fought on June 25, 1876, remains one of the most infamous conflicts in American history. While the fate of Major George Armstrong Custer's Seventh Cavalry is well-documented, the stories of the men who fought alongside him, and those who were with him, have long been shrouded in mystery. Recent archaeological excavations at the battlefield have shed new light on this pivotal event, providing a more complete understanding of the battle and its participants. The excavation of the battlefield, facilitated by a grass fire in 1983, allowed for a thorough examination of the site in 1984 and 1985. This has enabled researchers to reconstruct the deployment of the cavalry, the types of weapons used, and the circumstances of death for many of the soldiers. The remains of one of Custer's scouts, Mitch Boyer, have been identified, and the location of the missing men who were buried en masse in Deep Ravine has been pinpointed with near certainty. This book presents the findings of the archaeological and forensic research conducted at the battlefield, providing a detailed and nuanced understanding of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
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