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Physical Evidence And The Battle Of The Little Bighorn: The Question Of Interpretation, Albert Winkler
Physical Evidence And The Battle Of The Little Bighorn: The Question Of Interpretation, Albert Winkler
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Archaeologists have identified over a thousand shell casings and bullets at the site of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Many theories on the nature of the battle, the effectiveness of the weapons, and the location of the fighting have been proposed by the location of these artifacts. But there are major problems in interpretation. Only about 1% of the supposed artifacts remain, and the vast majority were plundered long ago. The artifacts are suspect because there is no way to know if they actually had anything to do with the battle or if they were added later. Any analysis …
The Germans In The Seventh U.S. Cavalry At The Battle Of The Little Bighorn, Albert Winkler
The Germans In The Seventh U.S. Cavalry At The Battle Of The Little Bighorn, Albert Winkler
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About 15% or 131 men assigned to the Seventh Cavalry in June 1876 were born in Germany. A total of 78 of these men fought in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and 36 of these men were killed in action. The Germans in the Seventh Cavalry enjoyed a fine reputation as good soldiers, most of them were listed as having “excellent character,” and three of them were awarded the Medal of Honor for their action at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. This article deals with many issues including these men’s backgrounds, the condition of their lives, their height …