Little Bighorn: Crazy Horse, Reno & A Valley of Death (w/ Jocko!) | History Traveler Episode 342

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The History Underground

The History Underground

Ай бұрын

(Part 2 of 4)
Following the splitting of his forces, Custer would split his force again and send Major Marcus Reno into the Little Bighorn valley where a mixed tribe encampment under the leadership of Sitting Bull are situated. What Reno didn't know is that he had just been fed into a valley of death. We're exploring this battlefield with Jocko Willink, Leif Babin and the crew at Echelon Front to learn more about the history of what happened here in 1876 and what lessons we can learn from it.
NOTE: THIS WAS FILMED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE OWNER. THIS PLACE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
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@Chiller11
@Chiller11 Ай бұрын
I was fortunate in that my high school American History teacher was one of the best teachers I ever encountered including university, medical school and post graduate degree. His thesis was on the American Revolution but he made all aspects of American History come alive. Many thanks James Fleet.
@GateXC
@GateXC Ай бұрын
The markers were the most moving aspect of the battlefield for me. It made it crystal clear how the battle unfolded and makes it very easy to imagine the (horrible) scenes. Especially the stand of Myles Keogh on the way to Last Stand Hill where the markers are together with then a string of them so you can see the initial line and then guys running for the hill only to be cut down. Sobering and moving.
@gregoryweis5836
@gregoryweis5836 Ай бұрын
I would like to clarify a few things about the valley fight battle based on overwhelming testimony by Reno’s own troops and by credible Indian accounts of those that actually participated in the fight. Crazy Horse was actually late to the valley fight and did not engage Reno’s troops by pushing the skirmish line back to the timber. When he arrived, Reno’s battalion was already in the timber area next to the river. Crazy Horse made a few bravery runs drawing fire from the soldiers but was never hit. He also participated in the rout of Reno’s men in the flight from the timber to the river crossing. About the skirmish line: The three companies only skirmished about 15-20 minutes before the three companies withdrew to the timber area. Interestingly, Reno disappeared into the timber a few minutes after the skirmish line was formed and never returned. The action on the skirmish line was not only short-lived and insignificant, but was fought at long range and resulted in only one soldier death. Private Thomas O'Neill of Co. G stated, “The men were in good spirits, talking and laughing, and not apprehensive of being defeated.” The long-range cavalry carbines were doing their job keeping the Indians at bay. Despite the lack of pressure from the Indians, the skirmish line began to withdraw when Reno ordered 1st Lt. Donald McIntosh’s Co. G into the woods to check on reports that Indians were infiltrating from across the river. This left a sizable gap in the line. Next, 1st Lt. Charles DeRudio of Co. A and a few of his men entered the woods on their own volition. This basically left Capt. Thomas French’s Co. M on the line. Without many of the commanding officers in sight (Reno, McIntosh, Moylan and DeRudio) other remaining officers and soldiers started to withdraw. Capt French and his men who were alone and very exposed on the left flank soon followed. As I stated above, Reno never returned to the skirmish line and did not give the order to withdraw. From the timbers he found himself under pressure to make a decision on what course of action to take. Indians were infiltrating and firing on the scattered command. Should he stay or leave? The bullet that splattered Bloody Knife’s blood and brain matter all over Reno’s face made the decision for him.
@JeffreyGlover65
@JeffreyGlover65 Ай бұрын
I LOVE THIS VIDEO. Please do more videos about famous battles between Native Americans and American forces. Tecumseh...Daniel Boone...Wounded Knee, etc. You do a wonderful job JD. 😎
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks. You may like this one too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3Kbp3WDmJJgicUsi=I0t0QKfkrpaTFh3D
@JeffreyGlover65
@JeffreyGlover65 Ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground starting it now. Thanks!
@mgway4661
@mgway4661 Ай бұрын
**White forces. They were all Americans
@andrewgreeneyes7398
@andrewgreeneyes7398 Ай бұрын
Native American history is what lacking the most, love this "live" style of explanation, feels like I'm at The Little Bighorn myself
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks!
@MrBradleyDavid
@MrBradleyDavid Ай бұрын
Nice! I wish it were that warm and that I was there. It’s not lost on me you are in a fodder field. The hay wagon tracks give it away. What books are you reading to brush up on this battle? I read Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee, but decades ago.
@andrewgreeneyes7398
@andrewgreeneyes7398 Ай бұрын
@@MrBradleyDavid I'm about to read "The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn"
@tarahcole7784
@tarahcole7784 28 күн бұрын
It's because it's been throughly washed. American genocide doesn't live a great feeling in our mouths and victors tend to write more history books.
@dukecraig2402
@dukecraig2402 28 күн бұрын
Lacking? If you think it's lacking you must not be looking around very hard for sources for it, because whether it's books, videos or all out documentaries you can't swing a dead cat without hitting one.
@ljoraanstad
@ljoraanstad Ай бұрын
I said this last video, but again what beautiful countryside. I love the sound of the crickets. I am so excited for the rest of this series! As a North Dakota resident, this story is "close to home" in many ways.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
👍🏻
@idotroger88
@idotroger88 Ай бұрын
A few years ago I asked if you might come out to this part of the country for a few episodes. I never anticipated these incredible history lessons like this. Thank you JD, great work.
@marklettow6610
@marklettow6610 Ай бұрын
I was at the battlefield in 2001 for the 125th anniversary celebration. The 90+ year old daughter of one the troopers with Reno's command was in attendance. she was born in 2010, as I remember. She had brought a container of hardtack with her for the museum that her dad had kept since the battle. She was from PA as I recall.
@user-kt8yd6we4e
@user-kt8yd6we4e Ай бұрын
First presenter was right on target about the importance of history to the human experience, and experiences to come.
@GinaDAuria
@GinaDAuria 23 күн бұрын
Going to see this battlefield is on my "bucket list". May they ALL rest in peace.⚔️🪓
@striperking6083
@striperking6083 20 күн бұрын
Been there 4 times 1964 , 1968 , 1997 and 2015 . It gets better every time .
@IrishTechnicalThinker
@IrishTechnicalThinker Ай бұрын
I always loved the bit in The Last Samurai when Tom Cruise is in captivity and the Samurai is interesting hearing more about Custer, with almost a look of admiration on his face. Then Tom says no, he was a man who fell in love with his own legend. That always stuck with me.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
I’ve thought about that scene a lot.
@mgway4661
@mgway4661 Ай бұрын
Great film!
@robertmiller1556
@robertmiller1556 Ай бұрын
I visited the grave of Thomas J Stowers, in Baxter Tennessee, listed as the “sole survivor” of Little Bighorn. He didn’t fight, really, but the history of his story just adds to crazy reality of what happened. Very interesting series!!
@CycoWarriorx
@CycoWarriorx Ай бұрын
Great explanation by Jocko on what’s available to learn here… it’s so much to unpack… one thing’s for certain… we learned the value of effective leadership - and the outcome from a lack of it… 🥃
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
👍🏻
@ddandthegirls
@ddandthegirls Ай бұрын
Loving this new series!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@masonparr8950
@masonparr8950 Ай бұрын
Loving this series. I been obsessed with battle of Little Bighorn for a long time
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
👍🏻
@bobreece5842
@bobreece5842 Ай бұрын
Yes, a great series. Thanks for going all the way to Montana, JD. Cinematography is absolutely beautiful.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@davidschlageter5962
@davidschlageter5962 Ай бұрын
Glad part two dropped, the first episode was great!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@m.k.9405
@m.k.9405 Ай бұрын
Great series, you are great at storytelling. You make it very interesting. Can't wait for next episodes.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@cosmokramer5387
@cosmokramer5387 Ай бұрын
Probably the most fascinating videos I've seen of yours.
@madmaxit2
@madmaxit2 Ай бұрын
I suppose my great, great grandfather is tied to this in a way. He fought in the kill deer mountain battle (and other skirmishes/territories) against Sitting Bull in the Dakotas. He was in the Iowa Calvary, 7th division. I have his original release/discharge papers that’s been passed down. I’m glad his division didn’t have to go to Little Big Horn otherwise I wouldn’t be here now. Granted, he and his division were released 10 years prior to this battle. Love the series and channel. Keep up the fantastic work in educating the generations.
@davesinclair5251
@davesinclair5251 4 күн бұрын
Wow i am a Canadian and knew little about this battle…I love your videos. So informative, well planned out, and interesting…. The maps u use to demonstrate the movements and the incorporations of the other companies there and their professionalism…. Thank you for this high quality content as always
@dGaMeR-pb1wj
@dGaMeR-pb1wj Ай бұрын
Love your videos! So informational
@aperson7754
@aperson7754 Ай бұрын
Great series!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@soursamurai
@soursamurai Ай бұрын
Ive visited the Little Bighorn twice & its breathtaking
@kennethclaar922
@kennethclaar922 Ай бұрын
I thought I was up to my neck on Custer battle history . But after watching yours I am biting at the bit till each one of these comes out . Way to go …Thanks
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@johnhaley9942
@johnhaley9942 Ай бұрын
Great series.Did you know the natives were a lot better armed than the trooper's.The natives had a lot of Henrys and Winchesters repeating rifles, while the troopers were armed with the1874 trap door sharps which is a single shot rifle,and to make it worse it had a tendency to jam up when it got to hot, because of the copper bullets.Another interesting note,when my Grandpa was a young cowboy at the turn of the twentieth century, spent a lot of time on the Sioux reservations and got to know a lot of the warriors who fought that day and knew that my grandpa uncle was killed there. So one old warrior who liked my grandpa gave him a 1874 trap door sharps rifle with a 7th cav marked on the stock from the battle to honor his uncle. Another little fact Lonesome Charlie Reynolds was the Custer scout who rode,to Ft Laramie to spread the news of gold in the Black Hills
@Countryfresh223
@Countryfresh223 Ай бұрын
Thats amazing. Is the rifle still in your family?
@mikehunt-fx7sf
@mikehunt-fx7sf Ай бұрын
That "old warrior" fooled your grandpa then!! The 7th Cavalry all had model 1873 45-55 Springfield Carbines at the Little Bighorn. They were accurate long range rifles and packed a lot of punch! The natives actually had a couple Spencer 50 cal. long range single shot rifles among Henry and Spencer and Winchester repeating rifles that didn't have the range or accuracy of the Springfields. NOT 1874 Spencers.
@slimfire5475
@slimfire5475 Ай бұрын
Awesome video and great start to a fantastic series J.D. Thank you and looking forward to the next.
@rupertcrokerpoole2246
@rupertcrokerpoole2246 Ай бұрын
I'm really enjoying this series. My great great great uncle was Lt. Francis Marion Gibson, second in command of H Company under Capt. Benteen. McIntosh, whose marker you show and story you tell, was Gibson's brother-in-law. This is the first time I've watched any videos about the battle and seen the terrain. Makes what I've read feel so much more real.
@Cabmaker
@Cabmaker Ай бұрын
I have been to this battlefield twice and it is fascinating and remains remarkably unchanged from that time in 1876 except for some modern highways you kind of get the feeling of the way it must have looked and felt. Anyway very interesting series
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Loved my time there. Thanks!
@bobreece5842
@bobreece5842 Ай бұрын
What is interesting is how quickly things change. I-90 was once a wagon road, which appeared there in the 1870s.
@michaelthomson8065
@michaelthomson8065 23 күн бұрын
Great presentation. Great message for business,and personal life.Love the location. I could almost smell the sagebrush.
@f1david
@f1david 3 күн бұрын
Such great narration. Great video.
@marctremblay8087
@marctremblay8087 Ай бұрын
Excellent presentation highlighting the skirmish and individuals as the battle unfolds. cant wait for the next one .
@dougmartin1723
@dougmartin1723 Ай бұрын
My great great grandfather was in the seventh Calvary directly underneath custard, but however, he was on leave when custard last stand took place due to the birth of his son
@simonsmith1974
@simonsmith1974 Ай бұрын
Fortunate for your great great grandfather. He avoided a clusterbuck
@moobaz8675
@moobaz8675 Ай бұрын
One of your best. Really enjoyed that and could picture what was happening.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@stephenrrose
@stephenrrose Ай бұрын
Great series JD, loving the History and learning every time I watch your videos. Inspiring me to dig deeper. I can relate to JP when he said he wished he studied History even deeper in High School. I'm so playing this for my Granddaughter who is struggling in US History right now! Take Care.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Awesome! Tell her to be looking up stuff on her own. Maybe something that connects with a movie. Much to learn out there.
@patriciaglennon5660
@patriciaglennon5660 Ай бұрын
Beautifully filmed.
@jasonblair2081
@jasonblair2081 Ай бұрын
Great series. Do you know what book J.D. Baker is quoting from when he quoted Sitting Bull? I'd like to learn more about the Indians' perspectives, especially about the treaties (i.e.what they were and how they were broken)? thx
@Chris-Nico
@Chris-Nico Ай бұрын
Thanks for this history lesson. I’ve driven by the Little Bighorn monument off I-90 many times and never stopped! I will later this year.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
👍🏻
@ronmoore5827
@ronmoore5827 Ай бұрын
Loved the video with the map graphics explaining the battle. Little Big Horn is for sure on the bucket list. Thanks for sharing.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@scottmcaroo2445
@scottmcaroo2445 24 күн бұрын
JD, again I just want to say wow. Such great videos.
@Wileybird03
@Wileybird03 Ай бұрын
Love the history of this battle! Thank you👍
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@irishpride1186
@irishpride1186 Ай бұрын
Another great video J.D!
@hannahsimon5847
@hannahsimon5847 Ай бұрын
I am really enjoying this series 😊 I have always wanted to make it out there but haven't yet and this is nice to have it broken down and shown. Thank you for doing this. I enjoy your videos and you make history very interesting and enjoyable 😊
@gaylewright8270
@gaylewright8270 Ай бұрын
Excellent as usual, JD! You get us right there where it happened.
@allengrant
@allengrant Ай бұрын
Thx JD. I'm learning something new every day.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
👍🏻
@sweeper2890
@sweeper2890 28 күн бұрын
Did the Chattanooga staff ride and JD was our guide, awesome person to hear from. Love these series!
@yanzhao7298
@yanzhao7298 Ай бұрын
I always learn something watching your channel… excellent
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad to hear that! Thanks.
@brianford8493
@brianford8493 Ай бұрын
Great stuff! Made my day.
@eclipsehorse8693
@eclipsehorse8693 Ай бұрын
Awesome series JD! Thx for taking us along, giving us a feel of what the lay of the land, the participants, and the events leaning up to the battle must have been like. It's important everyone understand what lead to the battle, the kind of ground they had to cover, and the many many problems that lead to it's eventual outcome. You and the entire team do an outstanding job of delivering it in a clear, concise, easy to understand way. Much appreciated! :)
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks!!!
@eclipsehorse8693
@eclipsehorse8693 Ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground anytime! keep up the good work...
@connorsimpson2997
@connorsimpson2997 Ай бұрын
First comment. Happening to open KZbin to a 30 second old HU video... great morning.
@pamelaoliver8442
@pamelaoliver8442 Ай бұрын
Cheers!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
👊🏻
@JamesWoodring-mu2iz
@JamesWoodring-mu2iz Ай бұрын
thanks jd im really enjoying this series!
@mikewatson5281
@mikewatson5281 Ай бұрын
Digging this series I’m so into it when the to be continued thing comes up it’s like oh come on man ! 😂 can’t wait for the next one
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
👊🏻
@cindymcmurray6879
@cindymcmurray6879 Ай бұрын
Cool about markers. I never heard of markers. Thank you for walking this for a good view.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Much to learn here.
@OldFrontLine
@OldFrontLine Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this, JD. Despite being in the UK, my generation grew up on stories like this via comics and even bubble gum cards and I must make it to Little Big Horn one day.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks! Heck of a place.
@DanielBobay
@DanielBobay Ай бұрын
Not the history perspective I've come to expect from this channel. You main guy is gold all the other winning and opinions I fast forward through.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Sorry that it isn’t measuring up for you.
@Stubbypuppy
@Stubbypuppy Ай бұрын
Agreed
@StevenJeNova
@StevenJeNova Ай бұрын
Brilliant content, as always!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@pauldouglas3084
@pauldouglas3084 Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the video mate can't wait for the next one
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@AngelCastro-yq1kb
@AngelCastro-yq1kb Ай бұрын
Excellent video. Great views! Is a beautiful landscape. Keep going!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@joepipito7431
@joepipito7431 Ай бұрын
GOD BLESS THE TROOPS
@tomo9613
@tomo9613 Ай бұрын
I have always wondered when you would cover the Bighorn. Great info. This battlefield is the last in my bucket list to visit. Hopefully get there if the wife lets me. Great program keep up the great work.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@camdodge9891
@camdodge9891 Ай бұрын
Thanks JD Great video & omg how beautiful is that countryside & keep up the good work JD
@robertpapalia
@robertpapalia Ай бұрын
Good presentation of the battle. Good job.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@DP90263
@DP90263 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this series with Jocko, Leif and JP! I just went to FTX in Texas and spent a couple of days with JP.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Nice!
@MichaelGleason-xu3rw
@MichaelGleason-xu3rw Ай бұрын
Love all your stuff glad your now on a subject I don't know as much about ready to learn more about this
@250sabre
@250sabre Ай бұрын
Excellent show thanks ! Can’t wait for the rest sir !!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
@wayne1097
@wayne1097 Ай бұрын
Always great!
@pathamm5834
@pathamm5834 23 күн бұрын
By our students not being taught history of our country and the geography of this land it is destroying our country and undermining patriotism….if you don’t know the past you are doomed to repeat it . Also geography also helps you feel a connection to the land if you know what the country is comprised of and what its natural resources are. I have always loved history ….I love to visit historical sites and just ponder what the past people seen and felt ( even though I can’t ever know) but I just love the feelings of awe of these people and times
@scotland638
@scotland638 Ай бұрын
Excellent, cant wait for the next part.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MrEaglesfan40
@MrEaglesfan40 Ай бұрын
Great video and History lesson JD outstanding Thank you
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.
@soupson3
@soupson3 Ай бұрын
Awesome videos of the Little Big Horn! When you complete this series, could you possibly put them all together in a single video? Thank s again for the great content!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Hmmm. That’s an idea that I hadn’t considered. I might do that.
@jenniferseals3642
@jenniferseals3642 Ай бұрын
I love your videos! I hit the like button even before the talking starts! Doing this with Jocko and Leif- AWESOME!!! Jocko is right, working with the “natives” wherever you are is very important. The locals are a great source info and most often, willingly to learn. The seals have many skills, but the local cops would have local info. Work with people, not against them. Life goes much easier.
@laurienichols1209
@laurienichols1209 Ай бұрын
Great job on this , very interesting!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ezekielhook1870
@ezekielhook1870 Ай бұрын
Is there a part 3 to this series if so when is it coming?! Fantastic work no one else has done this much as an in depth look!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
And a part 4 🙂
@danferrell674
@danferrell674 Ай бұрын
Good video JD. My knowledge of this time period isnt good so this will help educate me!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@ticktock5019
@ticktock5019 Ай бұрын
Good stuff. Hope to see you this weekend in G- Burg
@edouardrobert160
@edouardrobert160 Ай бұрын
Thanks JD
@RealBanz
@RealBanz Ай бұрын
Great video JD. I always love your content. Taking my mother on a vacation to gettysburg in a few days. I owe my passion for history to her. along with the battlefield, I am Looking forward to visiting The gettysburg museum of history for the first time. Hopefully meeting Eric but regardless, im exited for the trip.
@scottsprings9604
@scottsprings9604 Ай бұрын
Built a highway right through the battleground. Amazing.
@edthered1971
@edthered1971 Ай бұрын
Looking foward to the next eposide 👏👏👍
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
👊🏻
@julieknowles7063
@julieknowles7063 Ай бұрын
This is a fascinating piece of your history. It would be good if you could get it on tv.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Too ugly for tv.
@SigmaNuHE481
@SigmaNuHE481 Ай бұрын
There's a horse bit and saddle at the Webb Military Museum in Savannah, GA recovered from Little Bighorn you can see and touch. It was a neat experience
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Wow!
@oldtanker4860
@oldtanker4860 Ай бұрын
Good information as usual with the exception of the echelon interruption. His promotion of the group didn't add anything other than looking at an event from different perspectives.
@donnaoliver8228
@donnaoliver8228 Ай бұрын
Really enjoy your videos,.
@NormaHird
@NormaHird Ай бұрын
JD..... thank you for this great series. Do you believe that the grave of Custer at the West Point Cemetery is actually Custer?
@Armchair_Commanders
@Armchair_Commanders Ай бұрын
Great episode!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@stevemaryellen91
@stevemaryellen91 Ай бұрын
We went to the reenactment, a few years back, on the Anniversary of Battle. It is hosted by the Real Bird Family. Highly recommended!
@lappin6482
@lappin6482 Ай бұрын
those 5 last rolls will always get you....
@markessic6145
@markessic6145 Ай бұрын
I hope there are more episodes. Please
@christophertipton2318
@christophertipton2318 27 күн бұрын
I have been a history nut, military history in particular, since I was a young kid. I read everything about Little Bighorn that I could get my hands on in the mid-1960s. Not nearly what is out there now. As a youngster, I knew Custer had screwed up big time and had let his ego write checks his ass could not cash. I discussed this battle with my father who had a bachelors in history and was a WWII combat vet as a Marine scout-sniper and later an Army Reserve officer. He fully agreed with my analysis and conclusions. Nothing I have read or seen since has changed my mind.
@aslooijer
@aslooijer Ай бұрын
Marvelous stuff JD. Love it. What a beautiful place. Stunning views there. And then to imagine that a battle took place there. Natives defending their way of life. It’s mindblowing. I hope I can visit that place once.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Appreciate it. Quite the place.
@Jalu3
@Jalu3 Ай бұрын
Can you do a staff ride of the multiple battles of the California Campaign during the Mexican American War? From the Battle of San Pasqual, to the Battle of La Mesa, it is an often overlooked part of American history.
@your_royal_highness
@your_royal_highness Ай бұрын
40 plus years ago I was there on my way back from western Montana. I must be a sensitive type as the feeling of violence in the air was overwhelming. I actually had to leave early. It’s the only “paranormal” experience I ever had. About 8 years ago I went back and none of that energy was present. Then I noticed the more recent Indian memorial and figured when they dedicated it the area was smudged or something and the ghosts went to bed! 😊
@keithscott1255
@keithscott1255 2 күн бұрын
Who, in the middle of Montana, thought in was a good idea to build an Interstate through the middle of this mythical place?
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Күн бұрын
Ugh. I thought the same thing.
@user-ps2ej5dn7r
@user-ps2ej5dn7r Ай бұрын
@TheHistoryUnderground I've been greatly enjoying your channel and love to see more and even better content coming out. I don't know what your western travel plans are, but a spin-off mini-series on Crazy Horse might be interesting?! My friends and I used to spend some time at Fort Robinson State Park in NE where Crazy Horse was killed. The history there is quite compelling from the time of Crazy Horse up through WWll. Just a friendly suggestion! Thanks.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@bobreece5842
@bobreece5842 Ай бұрын
Fort Robinson, now a state park, is one of our favorite places to stay. It's very busy there during the summer, so I recommend the fall. Leaves are starting to change, mornings are brisk, but the light makes for beautiful photography. *** Hint JD *** You can stay in the cavalry barracks, which is the main lodge. If you have a group of people, you can stay in the officers homes , which is where we would stay back in the day when Fort Robinson had its history conference. Up to 20 people can stay in those officer homes. Everything in the officers homes are functional, large kitchens, quaint bedrooms, and incredible porches.
@user-ps2ej5dn7r
@user-ps2ej5dn7r Ай бұрын
@@bobreece5842 Spot on, we always stayed in the officer homes which were great during the spring time when it was pretty relaxed.
@Pontiacdreams
@Pontiacdreams Ай бұрын
With all due respect for the navy seal veterans, you as always, tell a better story.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Ай бұрын
Thank you. I’d have to say that their insight far surpasses anything that I could come up with though.
@jamesclarksowers7060
@jamesclarksowers7060 Ай бұрын
Man, I’m within 200 miles and would have traveled to meet you as. Have studied Custer and the LBH !!!!
@neilfound3506
@neilfound3506 Ай бұрын
As a Brit I’ve emotive on this battle, I’ve not grown up with this story. No matter what the backstory or the relationships between the officers, if Bentsen had attempted to go beyond Reno’s position and safe Custer it would just have meant the entire command wiped out. The move to Weir Point cost one trooper his life and that was the 7th not engaging the enemy, no way he could move his companies, especially with the packs in tow. And the loss of Benteen’s force would leave Reno’s men no chance.
@nancycrutcher8461
@nancycrutcher8461 Ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this series. But the 7th got what they deserved. Need more of the native perspective.
@davidpahlka6301
@davidpahlka6301 Ай бұрын
For some reason, I always had a fascination with Crazy Horse and this battle. It made no sense, for I am part Cherokee and my White ancestors pioneered Arizona where they had dealings with the Native Americans. I found the roles of Custer's men and no name rang a bell. Many of the soldiers were recent immigrants to America largely untrained. Then I discovered the civilian list. Among those who graves were missing was a Marcus Kellogg, the first A.P. reporter killed in the line of duty. Before the battle he dispatched reports of an expected easy victory. Some say he was one of the first to fall although riding next to Custer. Kellogg was from Canada and after his wife died, he left home, leaving his two young daughters with relatives and applied for a job at a local newspaper. The editor was going to go but since his wife was sick, he sent Marcus instead. I don't know if you believe in past lives but the date I was conceived was June 25. I joined the Marines wanting to be a combat journalist, although I disliked the Vietnam War. In my studies of American History, General Crook seemed to be everywhere some of my family were. Crook also disliked Custer although they fought on the same side during Sheridan's Shenadoahan campaign. Crook was more of a peacemaker although it largely forgotten Custer spoke before Congress complaining how the Indian Agents sent by the government were cheating the Native Americans. One of those who were guilty was a nephew of President Grant. Another fact I find interesting is at the treaty of 1868, Custer promised never to take up arms against the Cheyenne and Lakota again. The moral here may be, is if you make a vow to the "Great Spirit" keep it no matter what happens next. His vow can be found in the book "Son of the Morning Star" by an eye witness to the signing. With another of my ancestors, a vow and treaty was broken because greed of our government, and it seemed like the riches they found were cursed. 6 of 8 died premature deaths and my great-grandfather lost his fortune "quicker than he dug it out of the ground." Truth can be stranger than fiction. Lessons can be learned from history. Custer's wife had premonitions of doom as they rode off. I enjoyed seeing the battlefield, riding towards the site was probably boring. General Crook and his aide, John Gregory Burke who wrote about it were shocked at the resistance they encountered at the Battle of Rosebud. It was said in that battle too, the Cheyenne didn't fight like Indians. Crazy Horse was credited with being responsible for that.
@JD-ij5fi
@JD-ij5fi Ай бұрын
To be continued? Come on J D!!
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