Custer’s Last Stand: Re-examined

What really happened at the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

The battle lasted at most six hours, and yet, after almost one hundred and fifty years, we cannot agree upon what happened, why, or who was responsible. Many controversies surround the battle. Here we re-examine what happened and look for answers to questions such as: (1) Who killed Custer? (2) Was Custer betrayed? (3) Why did Custer lose the battle? (4) Were the Indians better armed? (5) Could Custer have saved his men? (6) Why didn't Custer take the available Gatling guns? (7) Were there really unknown survivors?

Thirty five stand-alone essays delve into the mysteries of the greatest battle ever fought in the Old West.