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Why Was Custer Defeated At the Battle of Little Big Horn

Why Was Custer Defeated At the Battle of Little Big Horn

Gargi Chakravorty

In the summer of 1876, a dusty Montana valley witnessed one of the most dramatic military defeats in American history. The defeat of George Armstrong Custer and his entire command at Little Big Horn shocked a nation celebrating its centennial year. Understanding how this seasoned cavalry officer led over two hundred men to their deaths ...