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In June of 1876, on a desolate hill above a winding river called "the Little Bighorn," George Armstrong Custer and all 210 men under his command were annihilated by almost 2,000 Sioux and Cheyenne. The news caused a public uproar, and those in positions of power promptly began to point fingers in order to avoid responsibility. Custer, who was conveniently dead, took the brunt of the blame. The truth, however, was far more complex. This is the first book to relate the entire story, and the first to call upon all the research and findings of the past 25 years--which have changed significantly how this controversial event is perceived. It is also the first book to bring to light the details of the U.S. Army cover-up--and unravel one of the greatest mysteries in U.S. military history.--From publisher description.
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Antiquarian, Government relations, History, History, Military, Indians of North America, Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876, Military History, Military policy, Nonfiction, United States, United States. Army, Little bighorn, battle of the, mont., 1876, Custer, george a. (george armstrong), 1839-1876, Indians of north america, government relations, West (u.s.), history, United states, army, history, United states, history, 19th century, United states, military policyPeople
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1869-1934, 19th centuryShowing 3 featured editions. View all 3 editions?
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A terrible glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn-- the last great battle of the American West
2008, Little, Brown and Co.
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A Terrible Glory
2008, Little, Brown and Company
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A terrible glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn-- the last great battle of the American West
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In June of 1876, on a desolate hill above a winding river called "the Little Bighorn," George Armstrong Custer and all 210 men under his direct command were annihilated by almost 2,000 Sioux and Cheyenne. The news of this devastating loss caused a public uproar, and those in positions of power promptly began to point fingers in order to avoid responsibility. Custer, who was conveniently dead, took the brunt of the blame.The truth, however, was far more complex. A TERRIBLE GLORY is the first book to relate the entire story of this endlessly fascinating battle, and the first to call upon all the significant research and findings of the past twenty-five years--which have changed significantly how this controversial event is perceived. Furthermore, it is the first book to bring to light the details of the U.S. Army cover-up--and unravel one of the greatest mysteries in U.S. military history. Scrupulously researched, A TERRIBLE GLORY will stand as ta landmark work. Brimming with authentic detail and an unforgettable cast of characters--from Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse to Ulysses Grant and Custer himself--this is history with the sweep of a great novel.
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