Custer's 7th: Myles Keogh☘️ Irish Luck Couldn't Save Him

Captain Myles Keogh missed every major expedition that the 7th Cavalry embarked on-- except for the bloody Battle of the Little Bighorn.
How did this tragic campaign start and how did it end?
What happened to the handsome Irishman and his comrades on June 25th, 1876?
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The best book (image is in the final slide of this video) on Myles Keogh is
MYLES KEOGH: The Life and Legend of an "Irish Dragoon" in the Seventh Cavalry,
edited and compiled by John P. Langellier, Kurt Hamilton Cox, & Brian Pohanka
(Montana and the West Series, Vol 9)
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[@screechowl75]

A sad ending for a gallant soldier! Thanks Siobhan for giving Miles Keough his due!!!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting!

[@russ8261]

Most people tell a story --- you breathe life into it. Always a pleasure to listen to you.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you so very much, Russ. That's a beautiful thing to say 🙏

[@Joseph13163]

@@SiobhanFallon7 Its not kio its kyo as in yoh

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@@Joseph13163 thanks, Joseph! 🍀

[@Jay_Hall]

Keough, writes with emotion like only a true Irishman can. :) Great job Siobhan.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

I was struck by his writing too-- funny and self depreciating and always concerned for his family. I could have gone on for 3 hours about him if time allowed!

[@jasonbutler7054]

Thank you Siobhan another excellent presentation. Miles died with his men the troopers that loved him and died trying to protect him. Thank you for honoring his story it was one that deserved to be told and told extremely well. He was a gallant officer who fought a good fight against overwhelming odds a man who Custer trusted to command one half of his command that fateful day. Again thank you for telling his story.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, Jason. I agree with you wholeheartedly 🙏

[@sunnyjacksmack]

This episode was worth the wait. Wherever Keogh is in the after life, no matter looking up or down on you, I wager he is smiling.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Now that nearly brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Sunny. He left one conflict torn country and died in another, but he was a good man and hopefully people will remember him as such.

[@Jay_Hall]

sunny, for sure God smiled upon him, as he does all Irish, so for sure he is "looking down and smiling". :)

[@sunnyjacksmack]

@@SiobhanFallon7 I believe that with the aid of people like yourself his legacy will continue to remain just as you portrayed him, human with faults and failings as we all do but still above all else he was duty bound and honorable. Thank you.

[@robertstevenson57]

Very well done

[@Storm-lg4mx]

I read an Indian account of the ending of the great battle of Greasy Grass. He told, when the shooting had stopped, and the smoke and dust cleared, only one of the soldiers was still standing. He was badly wounded with many arrows and rifle shots, but still he fought on until we finally cut him down. He was the bravest man we faced that day. We called him Two Bars for the marks on his coat. I would like to believe it was Myles.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you for sharing that! 🙏☘️

[@martingranzow6624]

You da man@@SiobhanFallon7

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@martingranzow6624 🤣🙌 thank you 🍀

[@maxdavid84]

If the story is adequate, it was most likely Tom Custer.

[@robertschultz6922]

Keough likely was wounded pretty early on during the battle and when they found him after the battle, his nco’s were around him almost like they were trying to protect him. His winds through the knee would have made it nearly impossible to stand. Unfortunately as much as I would like for this story to be him, I’m afraid it is very unlikely

[@bobg9458]

You are a great historical researcher as well as an amazing story teller of everything "Custer". This account of Capt. Myles Keogh is my favorite to date. A big thank you!!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!!! This was three times longer than I intended! But once I started I kept finding things and just tried to jam it in.🤦🏼‍♀️ I'm especially proud of this one so very happy it resonated with you too 🙏

[@shapneil9862]

Brilliant. Adds a depth of information that illuminates the story of this brave Irishman and soldier. Thank you.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@shapneil9862 thank you so very much 🍀

[@bougeac]

Brilliant video Siobhan! Captain Keogh was one of the most courageous men on that battlefield, June 25, 1876. He’s definitely worthy of a full blown bio-pic imho

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!! I agree. He ought to be on the big screen. Maybe Christian Bale? Though there must be a handsome flashing blue-eyed actor who could take on this roll... Anyone in Hollywood reading this?? 😉🤣 🎬

[@bougeac]

I think Henry Cavill would be perfect!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@@bougeac YES

[@niallfitzpatrick6568]

Why a movie hasn't been made about him and his exploits is beyond me. Similar to Tom Crean (Antarctic explorer under Shackleton abut I'm Irish so I'm probably biased.

[@niallfitzpatrick6568]

Give it to Cillian Murphy (he'll have to get rid of his Cork accent though!)

[@maxdavid84]

Does anyone else's stomach turn when they hear how Benteen held a camping spot for "good friend" Keogh knowing 16 hours later he would sit on his backside 15 minutes away listening to Keogh's battalion fight for its life?

[@SiobhanFallon7]

It is haunting. And Benteen would also have a disturbing dream about Keogh undressing in front of Benteen's wife, Kate. I wonder if that was some sort of guilt manifesting itself there.

[@npc77107]

I wish you could have been my history teacher in H.S. (back when they actually taught American history). Siobhan your accents and pictures add a dash of reality to these historic moments. Thank you for your time and work on these videos 😊

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!!! I do have so much fun doing these. You are very kind to not be annoyed by my accents 🤣

[@conwaykangas6467]

Some great points that I recall now thanks to your video. I read one newspaper account where Keogh had a wagon of whiskey to himself and that an officer senior to Custer was confiscating all of the alcohol in the campaign or expedition in which Custer stood for Keogh and stated it was a personal item. Such as was packers hired to care for extra horses and camp items. Keogh could afford a wagon. Commanche was said to be a company horse, but Keogh swapped out that day and rode it as his other horse was needing rest. Another thing to mention is the black robes and there is a mention by one person of the Minnesota Uprising that once a Sioux took up religion it took. The Black Robe of Minnesota wrote a wonderful defense of the native's rights and of being wronged in 1873 when all other wanted punishments for all. The black robes did a wonderful job and I think it was even Father Desmet that new of the yellow rocks and told the natives to keep it secret or it would mean their destruction. The idea that Keogh was first on the Maguire Becker map and no number two as well as him having the largest marker with his name on it... gives an idea of what the men thought of him. They kept his horse, and they built a large marker and they put his name first on the map... The idea that he was shot and yet his NCO's stayed loyal and never left him and died around him. Possibly it was him that rode between the warriors and his men. also mentioned before by others that it was French in the bottoms with Reno as he fell back. Possibly both did the same thing but not mutilated is a strong thing.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thanks Conway! Great points, especially about the marker, map, etc showing how well thought of he was!

[@jaredfrazin7831]

Superb presentation of a fascinating story

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!! 🍀

[@aidankearney493]

Thank you for this second episode. Myles Keogh was a fine officer and a great fighter. Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull were amazing warriors and leaders. Strategy by the Indians to break the lines and stampeding the 7th Army horses to create confusion was a game changer. Excellent work and bringing history to life.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, Aidan! There's an awful lot on the idea that Crazy Horse's bravery runs broke the line of defense as you wisely point out but I couldn't give it the proper time / scrutiny here. So much to this battle! I think it will keep me busy for the rest of my life 😉

[@aidankearney493]

@SiobhanFallon7 💯% agree with you. I have had a soft spot for the North America Indian nations since I read 📚 Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee as an 18 year old. Chief Joseph and Crazy Horse were outstanding men and charismatic leaders. Myles Keogh picked a good day to die.

[@Vanjasper]

A lot more interesting detail about this brave man than I've heard before, ever. Thank you for all the hard work!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you! I learned so much myself as I put this together 🙏 Please let me know who you'd like to see me discuss next !

[@stepney56]

My first time watching one of your video's, as a Military History nerd myself I'm very impressed with your description and detail of the battle. Thank you for an enjoyable (but heart-breaking) hour.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thanks so much, Pete! Please let me know if you like any of the others as well. You just made my day!! 🤗

[@sunnybeaches1331]

I thought Id probably heard this. But NO! IT WAS GREAT! The part about Comanche, WOW! It was ALL GOOD! Thank you!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!!!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

You might like my mini video/ "short" on Comanche too... please let me know! kzbin.infoQi40kXV2dv8?si=Vf3jEfhp5AE1mtGL

[@joeshoe6184]

Excellent work as usual! I always look forward to the next installment... I have a book about captain Grant Marsh, commander of the steamboat Far West. Steamboat captains had a legendary status on the western rivers. Due to the difficult and constantly changing nature of the Big Muddy, Missouri captains were considered the cocks of the walk, Grant Marsh the most legendary of all. After the battle, the Far West made a record run to deliver news of the disaster on the Little Bighorn to the families at Fort Abraham Lincoln and newspapermen in Bismarck.

[@williamminamoto.7535]

Marsh was fast and furious.. those old steam ships carried slabs of pork fat to generate more speed.. a dangerous thing to do.. he had a load of wounded.. and Comanche.. the private who took care of Commannchi.. went to fight at Wounded Knee.. and was killed.. when he failed to return.. Commmanche died.. even today legal action is attempting to get those 20 congressional medal of honors returned.. that’s like giving those SS who murdered our 87 soldiers at malmedy ( battle of the bulge).. a C.M.of H. …. Charlie During who brought laughter to so many… stage and film .. survived that.. year in hospital.. he said 10 years disappeared… then he stepped on stage… and he made his audience laugh.. Lee Marvin was shot at Saipan.. and that took over a year for him to walk again…

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Grant Marsh!! Such an awesome story there! Good suggestion, thank you!! 🙏

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thanks Joe!

[@Jay_Hall]

@@williamminamoto.7535 Please try to understand the psychology of this battle at Wounded knee, as I believe it was a pay back and a reaction to the butchery delivered to the bodies and those tortures carried out on the 7th at LBH. I do not condone the actions taken at Wounded Knee but war is always hell and today all you have to do is look at the Gaza situation to confirm that. The 7th Cav. troopers were not anything like the SS at Malmedy and I doubt you really believe that. :)

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@@williamminamoto.7535 I just did a "short" on Comanche 🐎: kzbin.infoQi40kXV2dv8?si=7_FFIOpVVxhCp9aI

[@RailfanDownunder]

Superb work yet again ma'am ... Well Done 😊

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Much appreciated!! ☘️🙏☘️

[@philipbarnes1225]

Fascinating story 😊

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@@philipbarnes1225 thank you! ☘️

[@Abacus330]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation. I’ll drop by the museum in Carlow during the week, view the pipe and, remember the Captain. 👍

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Oh, I'd love to see it!! If you take a photo and have the time/ are able to email it to me, my email is [e-mail] Thanks so much for watching, commenting, and saying hello to his pipe! 🙏🍀

[@christopherfoster3744]

Hi ! Another amazing video from my favorite female improver ! I love how you put real feelings into your story !✌️That makes the story come alive through your God given talent for sure. Thanks again for all your hard work !🙏😊🇺🇲✌️

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Such a lovely message, Christopher, thank you!! I do get very involved in these stories and love the research 🙏💕

[@ronaldringler1497]

Ms. Fallon, I absolutely love this podcast! You give the viewer a true sense of being there as the battle unfolds. Your research and presentation are second to none.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, Ronald!! So lovely of you 🍀

[@Robo67-24]

I hope they commemorate him back in his home town in Ireland. Thanks for another great video.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, Mark! I hope to get to Carlow some day. I'll let you know what I learn when I do! 🍀

[@randyritter8273]

You are awesome, young lady! Wonderful story teller!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Randy, you are too kind! Thank you 🙏

[@davidlord7364]

Great presentation!An amazing story of a legend. God rest Col. Keogh and men of the 7th!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thanks so very much! 🙏

[@lisatsosie149]

Long live the Indigenous Tribes that fought to protect their families & homeland!!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@lisatsosie149 yes, but which tribes? The Crow and Arikara who sided with the US Army against the Lakota and Cheyenne because the Lakota kept attacking them on their homeland? Or the Lakota and Cheyenne who were actually trespassing on Crow land on June 25, 1876, during the Little Bighorn fight? (Which is why there were so many Crow scouts with Custer. And why it remains Crow land to this day) It's such a complicated conflict in so many ways. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lisatsosie149]

@SiobhanFallon7 Ultimately, Indigenous Tribes didn't get what they wanted despite who sided with who. United States never honored/upheld treaties. The Crow tribe alone describes two centuries of land loss. I think it was a former Crow tribal chairman, Darrin Old Coyote said, "everytime we sat with the US government, we lost land. 130 million acres to only 2.2 million." Ultimately it was genocide. Tribes were no better off siding with the US Army. It was organized genocide at the highest level of crime!

[@lisatsosie149]

​@@SiobhanFallon7Are you deleting comments? I'm just going to post my reply because I think it should be heard. Indigenous Tribes were subjected to manifest destiny. Ultimately it didn't matter if some Tribes were for the US Army/US Government. US government already had a plan for westward expansion & used the system of policy to committ destruction of Indigenous people. For instance, even Tribes that helped the US Army like the Crow, in the end still faced two centuries of land loss. Even Darrin Old Coyote, a Crow former tribal chairman said, "everytime we sat down with the US government, we lost land." Long live the Indigenous Tribes that fought to protect their families & homeland.

[@markfox6596]

Thank you ma'am.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Oh my goodness, thank YOU, Mark! So lovely of you! You just made my day. 🎉 I'm trying to save up for a better sound system (you probably noticed I had some sound issues here and I usually do 🤦🏼‍♀️). I make these on my old laptop and my uncool Samsung phone but I'm hoping to invest in something more reliable and newer this summer. Thanks again!! 🙏

[@scottiebrooks]

Fascinating! 👍 Great work, as always!✌️❤

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you so much, Scottie!! 🙌🍀

[@johnashton485]

Definitely at the top of the list of your many excellent presentations! Thanks for posting.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!!! This took a lot longer than I expected! When I started, I thought I'd be creating one of my "short" videos!! 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️🇮🇪💕🇮🇪

[@sonsofthesilentage994]

Should have had more Scots backbone in the ranks, or better still have respected the finest fighting cavalry soldiers on earth at that time ... The Lakota .... Respect to Captain Keogh.

[@yankeepapa304]

The other reason that the Gatling not brought along was that a cheap Congress would only authorize the Army to purchase horses rejected for Cavalry use to haul Gatlings. Also, the Matabele war of 1893 later showed that while rapid fire weapon (Maxim Gun) was splendid in a fixed defense facing human wave assaults of thousands of Matabele (Zulu offshoot) on foot... the Sioux and Cheyenne were not going to launch multi-regimental ground assaults. If Custer's immediate group had a Gatling (would have to be on mule-back as wagons not used at LBH...) assuming that the gunners managed to get it assembled...they would have soon been shot down... Yankee Papa

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Great GREAT points!! 🙌

[@Jay_Hall]

yankeepapa, sabres and a few companies of infantry, and 4 companies of the 2nd Cav. would have helped more than the Gatlings at LBH. IMHO.

[@joesphmurphy4013]

Siobahn: Thanks for another great video into the life of CPT Keogh. Fate dealt him a cruel ending to an extraordinary life, RIP Myles.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 🍀

[@michaelewert8310]

We may never know the real history of what happened at the LBH. This is one of the better interpretations.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Very true, Michael! And I appreciate your kind assessment. Hope to hear from you again! 🍀🐎

[@Bocajef134]

I suggest that you are never "off base". Quite the opposite. The detail you present is a study of the individual that is often otherwise lost amongst other accounts. Additionally; where history is murky, you offer reasonable alternatives. Once again, your efforts are respected and most appreciated. Thank you

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you thank you!! I always look forward to hearing from you 🙏 Your kindness and your comments are appreciated once again.

[@walterbrown9651]

I really enjoyed your Keogh episodes! Another fantastic story by you! Mucho gracias!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!! This went much longer than I expected, but I kept thinking of something to add. I'm happy with it overall. Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@walterbrown9651]

@@SiobhanFallon7 not overlong at all. So much information woven into your fantastic 7th Cavalry series.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@walterbrown9651 thank you 🙏

[@barbaraanneneale3674]

As usual a fantastic extremely well-researched video I have often wondered about miles Kehoe and find him fascinating all the more so now that I have seen this I might add that you are a brilliant storyteller I might also add could I have been considering the wider View of the whole Custer thing that very same summer Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone the phonograph was soon to make an appearance the world was about to Lurch into a technological Revolution the likes of which would not be seen until our time the LBH My have been the last occurrence of the 19th century

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Oh yes!! The telephone makes an appearance in the novel I am writing!! I do love all the details of the time and place as well 💕 Thank you, Barbara!

[@barbaraanneneale3674]

This does not surprise me in the slightest. Your research is truly mind-boggling. Can't wait for the next one.

[@scaredy-cat]

A 19th century knight extraordinaire , RIP

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Yes, I think so too. So much conflict. So far from home.

[@markhubanks3715]

Great job Siobhan, Captain Keogh is smiling!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!! 🍀

[@alandavis9644]

Your doing a great job.

[@anulfadventures]

We all knew about Comanche and Capt. Keogh. Did not know about Paddy. I also just found out that Custer was riding a horse named Victory or Vic for short. Some report that Victory went with the Sioux and was sold in Canada. Other's say Victory was recognized as one of the dead horses used as a barricade on Last Stand Hill.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

I was actually thinking of doing a video on horses-- there are so many incredible stories like that. There were horses reclaimed from Canada but I don't remember the details right now... if I come across a story about Vic I will share it with you 🐎

[@markmitchell4967]

Just finished both parts. Again, you have knocked the ball WAY out of the park! An excellent study of one of the most intriguing figures in the Little Bighorn saga.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

THANK YOU!!! So glad this one resonated with you! I waited on Keogh because I knew I had a lot of work and research to do to get his story right. But I loved doing it. 🍀

[@maeveevans]

What an incredible achievement ending. I hope that you do more videos like this because it was absolutely captivating. 👏

[@zingwilder9989]

Thanks!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

ZING!!! (Is that what I should call you?) Thank you!!! Whooo hoooo!!!!! ☘️🎉☘️ you liked this video? It was a bit longer than my other ones but once I started I just kept finding more info to share.

[@zingwilder9989]

@@SiobhanFallon7 Actually, my name is Kevin. I only use "ZingWilder99" as a KZbin pseudonym. I thought that your presentation was wonderfully professional. Moreover, this gentleman was certainly worth the time spent.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@zingwilder9989 Kevin, you're the best. I rushed the animations and slides a little here, but I was determined to post it before March slipped away, so I let myself cut some corners. I'm trying to put two videos up a month as best as I can. Just got this one done by the skin of my teeth! But am so happy it's out there in the world 🌎 🍀

[@frankenz66]

Thank you Ma'am!

[@MilesWalterKeogh]

Always a pleasure listening to you! Thank you for your work efforts!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

THANK YOU! 🍀🇮🇪🍀

[@kcevans4321]

Great primary source research. I learn something surprising from each new video. Great work!

[@kcevans4321]

And the music is a nice touch!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you. It's been a whole month of Myles Keogh for me (and my family 😉), I kept finding something new everytime i thought i was finished. I'm very glad to get this out there 🍀

[@josephcreaden6281]

Superb job Siobhan, I enjoy alll these videos greatly, and this one might be the best one yet! I love the use of all the firsthand accounts. Looking forward to the next one.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, Joe!! ☘️🍀☘️

[@frankperkin124]

Outstanding video. Thank you.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thanks so very much!! 🙏🇮🇪

[@niallfitzpatrick6568]

I'm glad that you pointed out the "drunken Irish" stereotype, Siobhan. I'm an Irish teetotaler but if I had my heart broken, as what's supposedly happened to Keogh, and being in the Cavalry at that time I'd be a boozer and totally sozzled for sure!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Yes. So far from family, so much loss. He had reason.

[@EvelynFallon-sb6vs]

Terrrific! I love learning about Keogh! Thanks for posting this video!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you so much!!!! I love his story too 🇮🇪

[@georgefulton7012]

Well done.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you so much, George! 🍀

[@user-ez5fc5lp6j]

So glad I found this channel!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

You're the best, Kevin!

[@user-ez5fc5lp6j]

Your channel is successful for a reason

[@user-ez5fc5lp6j]

I've been haunted by this whole thing since I was a kid not sure why I still don't know why but the fascination continues and you have so much to study.. with me it's never going to end

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@@user-ez5fc5lp6j me too!

[@robertmills8640]

Very Nice documentary 👍

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!!

[@davidkteacher6933]

Superb! Thanks for your brilliant videos.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, David!!!!!

[@sharpshooter6635]

Excellent job as always! I learn something every time I watch your shows.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you so very much! I always appreciate hearing from you!

[@gator83261]

Very good video.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!! 🇮🇪

[@chuckmyers7698]

I love the details you go into about each video, well prepared.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you so very much, Chuck! The small details make them so human and more memorable to me as well.

[@maeveevans]

Another fabulous video, Mrs. Fallon. Hope to see another one soon

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you! Will do! ❤️🍀❤️

[@richanglin7994]

As always, outstanding work

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!!! 🙏🇮🇪

[@henryjoy7018]

Well done Siobhan..... All fascinating stories. Great work

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, Henry!!

[@simonking5863]

As always Siobhan fabulous content. Thank you

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!!

[@gregwilliamrice9090]

Fantastico

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!! 🍀

[@robertkramer8133]

Great can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you. Tom Custer? Bloody Knife? Kate Bighead/ Antelope Wiman? Charley Reynolds? I have so many ideas!

[@anthonywalters4452]

As always Siobhan another fantastic piece on a remarkable member of the 7th Cavalry.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

So good of you to say, Anthony. Thank you 🍀🙏🍀

[@robertcanavan2675]

Brilliant documentary

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!!

[@NoelKelly-qv6uu]

Looking forward to paying my respects to the black hills monument of the great tasunke witco oglala lacota ❤

[@richardcutt727]

Thank you Siobhan for another highly instructive video. I really enjoyed it. The detail about trooper Wild of I company is intriguing. This sets the cat among the Ford B pigeons!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

🤣 thank you!

[@EvelynFallon-sb6vs]

Wow! Siobhan, I love the way you show all the photos. I love history and this is VERY helpful! Please keep posting videos!

[@EvelynFallon-sb6vs]

Wow!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

You are the best, Evelyn!! Thanks for the kind words 🙏☘️🙏 Happy Easter! 🐰

[@williamsteele1409]

Custer's INNER CIRCLE ALL DIED THOSE HE DIDN'T LIKE WERE LUCKY

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Great point!! It was not good for their military career to be friends with their Commander that day... 😬

[@maxdavid84]

Moylan and Weir were part of the Custer circle. Keogh was not.

[@leggie65]

The uniform he has on looks like a British army one I'm not saying it is just looks like it,so many irishmen were in the British army famous regiments the Connought Rangers ,Dublin fusiliers are just a couple of many.The Irish ,Scots and Welsh regiments garrisoned much of the old empire.

[@melanie.l6282]

Interesting details and photos

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, Melanie!! 🍀

[@hardtruth63americanpatriot66]

Hello, beautiful! Thank you for the history!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!!

[@patdailey2749]

I really enjoy your stories,,thanks for bring them to the general public

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, Pat!! 🍀

[@patdailey2749]

I had the great fortune to portray Govt Scout George Herendeen in the “Strategy of Defeat” Film. Was a great experience…….will try to meet you this summer if you are out to Montana but as you know it’s very busy during that week! On an earlier comment here I believe someone commented on the film Gettysburg and the actor portraying Keogh in that film,,,,I believe that was Brian Pohanka,,the Keogh biographer ,,,never had the pleasure of meeting Brian but was a big fan of his work on the History Channel as well as his writings. Can’t wait for your next KZbin!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@patdailey2749 wow!! I was out at your camp watching an early cut of Strategy of Defeat (projected onto a sheet!) sitting next to Gary Stewart a couple summers ago around the anniversary!! I won't be in Montana this year, sadly. Not sure how the construction will impact the battlefield. But I'll be there as soon as I can make my way to that hallowed place. Hope to meet you someday, Pat!!

[@stevenvanover8773]

Great job on this presentation!!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Much appreciated, Steven!!

[@henrybuckley2853]

He was lucky up until the end! You have such a special talent of humanizing these battles and delving into the backstories of these soldiers. I will be anxiously waiting for your next release!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you, Henry!!!! 🍀

[@SiobhanFallon7]

kzbin.infoQi40kXV2dv8?si=SnLVzhv4j4BI0SWc That's from today! 🐎

[@tscully1504]

Excellent narrative. Although I have read and watched quite a bit on the battle, I learned many details I hadn't heard before.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

That's so lovely to hear! Thank you 🙏

[@user-zv4bf4dd6l]

Edson Parker here,💦🇺🇸✝️🙏

[@CascadeGriz]

Thank you a great account.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Much appreciated!! 🍀

[@martinabenfield]

Great job.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you 🙏🐎

[@keithagn]

What a Brave life, and a wonderful story. And you told Keogh's story beautifully. ❤ Regards from Canada 🇨🇦

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thanks so much, Keith!! 🍀

[@niallfitzpatrick6568]

You should be proud of Lt. W.W. Cooke too. He was a Canadian and supposedly the fastest runner in the 7th Cavalry (dunno if that was among officers only though).

[@keithagn]

@@niallfitzpatrick6568 Quite right! I remember reading some years ago that the Colt SAA side arm of an officer who fell at LBH was recovered in Canada by the North West Mounted Police, and returned to the officer's family who lived in Ontario. The revolver stayed there in the attic of the family home until sold in the US. I believe this happened 15-20-25 years ago (?).

[@desihunter8537]

Excellent, well done 👏 Siobhon.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thanks so much, Desi!

[@Jay_Hall]

If Reno had stayed in the fight in the valley, even if from the woods, GAC may have made his crossing. If GAC had sent Benteen and Reno together to hit the village I also believe GAC would have made the crossing and the village would have been dispersed and the lodges etc. burned. and many horses taken. (IMHO).

[@SiobhanFallon7]

I do think if Reno had held his position just 20 minutes longer, the entire battle would have drastically changed.

[@maxdavid84]

@@SiobhanFallon7 Dead on. Benteen would have joined Custer and they most likely would have forced a crossing at Ford D and taken hostages. Custer had a plan. Wasn't the fool so many want to make him out to be. Grant, Sheridan, and Sherman decided early on to cover their own mistakes, Custer was to be made a foolhardy glory chaser and seized on Benteen's (who had his own agenda) claim Custer was routed and there was no sign of an organized defense or plan.

[@OscarMoreno-zx1ox]

Reno had a bad day, Custer bit off more than he could chew, Benteen saved the day, the Indians stomped some ass, end of story.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@@OscarMoreno-zx1ox End of story? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 are you telling me to shut up? 😉🤔🤣

[@stevengamble2956]

Congratulations Siobhan, part two of Captain Keogh's story was well worth waiting for, brilliant story telling. You should be writing a film script using all your 7th Cavalry episodes. Please carry on with your project. Look forward to more of the same.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!! Trying to get my Bloody Knife out there in the next few days!! Cross your fingers for me!

[@Dav1Gv]

What a great video - thank you very much indeed! A bit like the story of Ishlandwana.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Yes, it does have similarities to Islawanda! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@nickfrancis]

Excellent video, been wanting a video on Captain Myles Keogh for years now.🤔👍🏾

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Yay!! Thank you, Nick! 🎉 Please let me know if you like any of my other videos too!

[@nickfrancis]

@@SiobhanFallon7 I'm definitely going to watch the one about Bloody Knife when I get off work tonight.👍🏾

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@@nickfrancis 🎉🎉🎉

[@niallfitzpatrick6568]

Now ya know as much about Myles Keogh as me, Siobhan, probably even more!!!! When l get to Leighlinbridge in the summer l'll take a few more pics of his menorial and the Keogh stained glass window in the church for ya! Niall.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

I'd love it!! Thank you, Niall! When I next plan a trip to Ireland, I will let you know!! 🇮🇪

[@dogwhistle8836]

ABÚ Fiach MacHugh O'Byrne

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@dogwhistle8836 wow. What a story. I had never heard of O'Byrne. Follow Me Up to Carlow indeed!!! Thank you. 🍀

[@31terikennedy]

Custer's attack was supposed to be a simultaneously four prong assault, just like the Washita. Benteen was at the Washita and knew this. What was problematic for Benteen was Weir was at the Washita too and with Benteen on his so called scout to the left. Weir knew Benteen was disobeying his orders. This was a raid with the objective of neutralizing Indian mobility by destroying and capturing their horses. No horses, no raiding. It was imperative to get to the horses before the Indians did; that's why surprise was so critical. Reno disobeyed his orders by prematurely beginning the attack and then running away, inviting the Indians to stay and fight. Reno really was a screw up.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Lots of good points, Teri. Especially pointing out that Benteen knew Weir was at the Washita fight and the attack was similar.

[@31terikennedy]

@@SiobhanFallon7 I like your videos a lot. I was intrigued by your story of Custer, Benteen and Weir playing all-night poker with Weir stiffing Benteen out of $150. I got the impression that Benteen was the bad-ass of the regiment and surprised that Weir would have gotten away with that.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@@31terikennedy I think we have to sometimes take Benteen with a grain of salt. He was a great storyteller... but seems to stretch things a bit. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@pigmanobvious]

Was looking forward to part two and you did not disappoint! And as always I learned something new once again. I wonder how the battle may have turned out if Reno had been sent packing after the failed scouting mission? Keep up the good work and look forward to your next effort. Have a great Easter with your family!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

YES. Incredible that Custer may have saved Reno's neck/ career there, only to have Reno perhaps play a role in Custer losing his neck at LBH. If Reno had been sent packing as Keogh wanted, Benteen would been next in line and perhaps charged the village, and Keogh may have led the scout to the left.

[@markleamer1775]

Your presentations are excellent!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Mark, I so appreciate that! I'm working on one now about two time Medal of Honor recipient Tom Custer now... kids spring break so I'm working slow. So your words come at a good time when I'm beating myself up about not getting a new video out sooner 🙏

[@jackhansen6982]

Excellent Siobhan - as an historian of US History and US Military History, of course, the Battle of the Little Bighorn has been a subject I have read of well - this Series of yours and I have read them all, I believe, so far, is the best that I have read on Custer and his Lieutenants. Excellent research - did I say EXCELLENT research! I might add, also excellent analysis - though I might add that at the time of the Civil War and long after, Protestants and Catholics were MOSTLY not tolerant of each other, with most of it that Protestants loathed Catholics. Perhaps in the circles that Keogh was in there was more tolerance because of his beliefs and the shared military background. Keep up the great work, Siobhan. 🙂

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thanks so much, Jack. I appreciate the incredibly kind words. I went into researching the Keogh story thinking I would find a lot of animosity toward him for his Catholicism and was surprised not to find as much evidence as I expected. So I probably underplayed that clash between the two faiths. I'm glad you pointed it out. There's a great/ awful cartoon from Punch that compared the Irish, Chinese, and Indians as babies leeching off America that i ought to have used and will another time... I intend to do another video about the many immigrants in the 7th and I'll be sure to explore this topic more. I'm really glad you pointed it out. You are so right. If you'd like to share any examples I'd love to read-- my email is [e-mail]

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Have you read Courage and Conflict: Forgotten Stories of the Irish at War? It just arrived, too late to inform my Keogh video but I'm hoping it will help with others. So good to hear from you and thanks again!

[@gottadomor7438]

You;ve really brought the doomed horse soldiers of the 7th to life. Keogh seems a fine officer & gentleman, tho my favorite of Custer's riders to learn about, Captain Weir. Before your excellent YT channel like many others, I'd known the Last stand infamous names, Reno & Benteen but now many others & they all seem so much more "real." and all b/c of your thorough as it is thoughtful reseach & storytwlling skills. Bravo & t/y Siobhan Fallon. An add on compliment too if I may ... Another famous American war story is that of the magnificent Jimmy Doolitlle & his brave Raiders of WorldWarII. A very dedicated historian of theirs was so appreciated by his work retelling all, he was actually given honorary status among them. A truly humbling but well-earned privilege. I like to think the Custer's men too would offer you such an honor as well. And your welcome would be every bit as bona fide.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

I can't thank you enough for this beautiful and touching message. Thank you. I do feel a special connection to these individuals and I want people to see them more fully as human beings. And your kind note makes me feel like I am succeeding. 🙏 Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Happy Easrer to you and yours!

[@zingwilder9989]

Now I know much more about Capt. Keogh, due to your work, Siobhan. In addition, I've done a little research on my own regarding this gentleman. War was his career from the young age of 20. I'm certain that it began to affect his life through drink and no longer attending Mass or going to Confession. I do believe that he had a premonition that his death was near, well prior to Little Bighorn. Nevertheless, I found nothing substantiating that he was abusive alcoholic, as one party had claimed.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Good points. As much as he must have enjoyed the comraderie of his fellows, it must have been lonely out there, so far from Carlow, and having seen so much death and destruction ( loss of so many friends, etc). I think you are right, Mass and confession may have been a balm for him, and others in the 7th too.

[@maxdavid84]

What he undoubtably did suffer from was depression.

[@scaredy-cat]

I would guess that any other officer with Custer would not have attacked, and the 7Th would have survived

[@tbenedict6335]

Quite the guy I find it fascinating the Indians did not desecrate his body as they had everyone else. Hearing you're version of why he was left alone makes sense. who knew being bitten by a snake would be a good thing😂

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Ha! Yes, luck comes from strange sources!

[@patrickmcnamara2869]

Really awesome stuff here, Siobhan! You SO make the history of Custer and the Seventh come alive! Interestingly enough-- this week, in a used book store, I found an original copy of the Charles O'Malley novel, in good shape, for $10! As I look at it, I'm thinking, my God, this is the book that inspired both GAC and Keogh! Talk about coincidences!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

That's fantastic!!!! It is incredible to think of the boys that book inspired, who became soldiers we read about now in books.

[@stevenvanover8773]

Love that Lackey map!!!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Me too!! 🤣🙌

[@conwaykangas6467]

soon they will put his marker where it was originally.

[@stephenheffernan6261]

Brilliant piece 👏 regards from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you so much, Stephen! 🍀

[@stephenheffernan6261]

I think 34 other irishmen perished that day in the little big horn the tune garryowen comes from my home city in ireland limerick it must of been Brought over by emigrants during the civil war going through your other stories of people in the 7th can at that time great research thanks again from ireland 🇮🇪 👍

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@stephenheffernan6261 thank you!! Yay, Limerick! The lyrics to Garry Owen about your hometown/ city are rollicking and evocative! I plan to do more on the Irish in the 7th Cavalry. There were so many, as you point out. The backbone. Finest sergeants and soldiers. They ought to be remembered and known. 🍀🇮🇪

Nice job

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thanks so much!!

[@deanpeash8953]

I beleive his horse survived ...Comanche befitting a Texan ...

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Yes! Brave Comanche:🐎

[@aliassombrerojack3438]

Interesting, the first time I heard the possibility of Keogh going into the medicine tail, it seems likes Yates has been the nornal possibility . Love the info.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Thank you!! I hadn't really thought much of the I Company crossing at Ford B myself until I made this video. That's the bonus of creating these-- I learn so much myself 😉🤣

[@maxdavid84]

I had never heard that one before either. However, it is more of less a proven fact by Indian testimony that the Gray Horse troop approached the ford with Company F in a support role. Also if Keogh had been badly wounded at Ford B, it would have necessitated Tom Custer leaving the command group and taking command of the battalion at that point otherwise Calhoun was the senior officer present.

[@aliassombrerojack3438]

@maxdavid84 correct, which would mean Keogh wouldn't have been down in the medicine tail but who knows

[@martinfogarty9803]

So we'll presented have visited Myles Keogh family home in County carlow. Martin from Templemore County Tipperary

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Hi there, Martin! I hope to get sometime soon!! 🍀

[@BezmenovDisciple]

A couple of tidbits about Comanche, it was said that he became despondent and died of heartbreak after his caretaker (Gustave Korn) was killed at Wounded Knee. Pretty sad. He was the first and ultimately one of only four horses buried with full military honors in the United States.

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Yes, I've heard that too. Poor Comanche. But he sure lived it up for awhile

[@SiobhanFallon7]

Here's my "short" on Comanche! kzbin.infoQi40kXV2dv8?si=y87zn1A0vQd_lCf6

[@BezmenovDisciple]

@@SiobhanFallon7 Oh nice. I’m gonna watch that one next! Just found your channel and I’m enjoying it thoroughly!

[@SiobhanFallon7]

@BezmenovDisciple thank you so much! Hope to hear from you again!

[@davidowens1675]

There's a school out in Montana I think it's 6 days ... where you're 'trained' to be a trooper ....and the battle of little big horn is re enacted ...have you ever experience that did you ever attend that school?

[@SiobhanFallon7]

I did not attend but I've hung out with some of those folks and they are wonderful!