Jim Hessler and the Battle of the Little Bighorn | A Tavern Talk Companion

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Discussion Topics:

US Army post Civil War and 7th Calvary
The changing make up of the Army: volunteers to dregs of society
Custer’s rank and status in the Army post Civil War
The Black Hills, Gold, Indian removal and Custer’s activities in the 1870’s
Commanders and troops involved in the Campaign
Campaign orogianl plans
Do Native Americans really scatter at battle?
Weaponry taken along for the campaign
Custer's orders to Reno
Notable people involved and Gettysburg connections
Battle of Rosebud and events leading up to Bighorn Valley
Scouting trip the morning of the battle and the Lone Teepee
Events as the battle unfolds
Martini’s last message back
Events on Calhoun hill
Size of the two combatants forces
Custer’s last stand
The aftermath of the battle


Show References:



Son of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn - Evan S. Connell



Sun of the Morning Star - 1991 TV Miniseries



History Detectives - 2003-2014 TV Series



A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn: the Last Great Battle of the American West - James Donavan



Jim Hessler guided tours of Little Bighorn



Battle of Gettysburg Podcast



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