At the morass Benteen watered the horses company by company wasting time and, wasting more time, dragged his feet on the back trail. On receiving the written order from Custer, he pretended to not quite understand.

Born in Olathe, KS and grew up in Lawrence

Actually, there was only one spade. Groovy 😮

What documentary is this?

Thanks very much for this sir! You are truly great for providing this!! 🙏🙏🙏 Very informative and detailed! Much respect to you from Canada! 🇨🇦

Why is it called a "massacre" when the "Rebels" kill a few Kansas devils, but when its Kansas Red legs doing the murdering of Southern people its a military victory, and completely justified? The Jayhawkers and Red Legs were no more solders than my dog is. They were murderer's pure and simple.

Nice video. But it was 1945, not 1944. D-Day hadn't happened in March, 1944...

My father was a combat engineer in the 84th infantry division and took part in the battle of the bulge

Many thanks for this video. My dad, Master Sargent Louis Bartlett, Jr., worked in HQ at Camp Elsenborn. He didn't talk much about the Battle of the Bulge. However, as a result of HQ retreating, he ended up meeting a young lady whom he married in June 1945 after the war was over. How they kept in touch with each other between December 6 when they met and June 6 when they married is a mystery to me.

What bloody nose meant? Do you have official numner of losses on both side? 6 Panzer Armee lost only like 23 000+, so Elseborn ridge losses cant by high.

What a strange story that even a Pacific Islander was thrown into this story. Only in America.

Sergeant Major Basil Plumley correctly called Custer a "pussy." MAGA Vet / FJB

The bravest of the brave, betrayed by jealousy 🙏

Thanks for the video. My grandfather was in B company 51st Armored Infantry. Like most ww2 vets his stories were chards of memories, so its always a treat when I get another piece of the puzzle of his experiences in detail, and the big picture.

Old wagon trail at 1:55?

Custer's five companies couldn't withstand the indians. Do you think reno's three companies would have fared any better?? Benteen kept a cool head, he saved the other companies by consolidating them, not splitting them up as Custer had done.

Benteen probably figured out that his best chance of surviving was to help Reno . To stay with Reno gave a fighting chance for his men . Continue towards Custer would have put him out in the open against massed bands of warriors - NO CHANCE !

Did the 989th receive tank support in their attack at Rollbahn A? Or was Kampfgruppe Ott forced to leave his tanks back at the dragons teeth?

Thank you for preserving the memories of these fine Marines! I am appreciating all your videos since stumbling onto them. I served in 68-69 in Vietnam with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, the unit General Franks served with when he lost his leg in 70 in Cambodia. Your praise for all Vietnam veterans is appreciated greatly. Welcome Home! - Biggy Rat

I’m really enjoying your videos, I live in southeastern Montana and I’m learning about the history around Here and it’s pretty awesome. I had to do a double take when you started talking about the chalk Buttes, I’ve been there many times. Thanks for doing such a good job on these!

As a forensic examiner for the Federal Courts, I can tell you that it is not appropriate for Dr. Mallott to render a diagnosis without examining the subject. He should know that.

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I really enjoy your channel Cory! Glad to find people who appreciate history, all history. It deserves to be passed on.

Manteuffel was a sharp dressed man.

hard to watch these, their great but I just cant understand how the US goverment could be so ruthless and cruel

We know. Crazy Horse was arrested in Wyoming, moved to Canada, then moved back to North Dakota. Legend is, he tried to escape from the military prison in Mandan and was shot in the back by American Indian prison guards. Nobody believes that. Oglala would not shoot anyone in the back.

WHAT bravery ? THE PANTIES of LT STURGIS 😅

I can remember watching The Big Picture as a kid in the 50’s to early 60’s. This series of episodes was particularly interesting because everyone knew about Bastogne and the 101st Airborne & parts of 9th and 10th Armoured Divisions but few folks were aware of the engagement around St Vith.

According to accounts White Cow Bull and John Grass, both saw was Custer shot entering the north end of the camp. Custer fell off his horse and the soldiers grabbed Custer and made a run to last stand hill where they all fell.

Clearly Benteen wanted Custer to be compromised😢

Great background on the events leading up to the resulting tragedy. On to part two.

Hard to keep to a schedule if you lack sufficient fuel, and underestimate your enemies

Great informative video LT.

Appears Reno played the cards he was dealt. I dou t anybody of rational mind and more accurate appraisal of the numbers were made would have would have rushed into the villiage as per the orders - a sui ide mission. Also and based by the descriptions Custer was one of the early fatalities of the battle which psychologically would have had a huge impact on his troops. Can see from the archeological evidence they were scrambling almost immediately after contact. Nothing went right for the 7th that afternoon. The Sioux/Chyanne however carried out their best performance ..

This is NOT the Custer familie's home. The original burned down. This is a replica. That's okay and I was told when I visited the place that some of the furnishings were original. How much survived the fire? I don't know. All that aside, the replica makes for a nice visit and to at least some degree, shows us how the Custer's lived.

The problem with CSA Captain Johnson might have been that he consulted with a certain Mr. Jack Daniels before he started his recon of the Union position.

DM - Do you plan to do a video study of what really happened to Gen. Stonewall Jackson on the night of 2 May 1863 at Chancellorsville? Thanks.

Forwaaaaaaaaaaard , Oh Shit RETREAT ! 😅 Sometimes, when you are in the WRONG , you deserve that ( ' ) whoopin ? Like VIETNAM . No business being here .

SPECULATIVE these NUTZ !

Sgt Chuck Hensel was a friend of mine. I was honored to know him

The Way you tell a story always strikes me both factually and emotionally. I never really understood the show of force in the arrest of Sitting Bull but then the US military wanted to crush any chance of rebellion or hope.

Brilliant, keep them coming extremely interesting never gets boring. New stuff all the time. Better than modern warfare in my humble opinio

Watching this in Yerington Nevada nice to see the connection

Thank you for this. Concise and emotional history. As I live in the Dakotas these moments in time still resonate. Whether anyone know or understands them. 20 years ago, a side story, I went to sheep mountain table in the badlands,SE of Rapid. Got out of the 4x4, and after approaching the rim of a gulley, several hypersonic bees began wizzing about my ears. It was a nice view, but the 4 of us decided it was not a tourist area! Thank you for bringing this history to light. All my relations. Ghosts never die.

Most Navajo and Pima believe Custer had it coming ya ta hey

Even the Romans relied heavily on Reconnaissance.Many times foretelling the weaknesses of the approaching forces,many times creating an imminent Victory.This is of most importance to the Officers.This fact alone dictates that Custer was ignorant,micromanaging,and showing megalomaniac behavior.

Does anyone know if the commander orders from the top, were handed to them beforehand or by radio as the infantries moved forward…

Thanks for sharing but the music was totally unnecessary.

Thanks for the video. This is the last episode of the series? I watched the whole thing. And what’s your background? I’m curious. Thanks!