Custer's 7th: Myles Keogh☘️ Irish Luck Couldn't Save Him
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- Опубліковано 28 бер 2024
- 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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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.
A sad ending for a gallant soldier! Thanks Siobhan for giving Miles Keough his due!!!
so many Irishmen had to join foreign armies instead of serving in the home front against the Brits... my ancestors left Kerry after the Irish rebellion lead by the O'Donoghue`s in the 17th century and joined later the Spanish Royal Navy, serving in Guam, the Philippines, and South America. I`ve been back in Ireland this year and visited Ross Castle (Killarney) and the former lands of my clan, it was amazing! I know the Indian Wars, since Red Cloud quite well and this series of videos has been very informative and interesting. Down here we also have quite many stories about our own Indian wars... Greetings from wild, wet, windy, and wonderful Western Patagonia
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?
Most people tell a story --- you breathe life into it. Always a pleasure to listen to you.
I would guess that any other officer with Custer would not have attacked, and the 7Th would have survived
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.
My great grand uncle John Hackett from Dublin was in the seventh cavalry for most of his life and fought and was wounded twice in the valley and hilltop fight. He and his other brother,Hugh, had come over to the states after the return of his elder brother who had fought and was wounded in the last few months of the civil war. He wrote a ‘famous’ letter to a family member outlining this history.
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.
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).
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.
Keough, writes with emotion like only a true Irishman can. :) Great job Siobhan.
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.
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
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!!
I'd love to hear your stories about the Canadians who fought at the Little Big Horn. Your series is so well researched. I especially love when you quote from letters of participants.
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 😊
Excellent work as usual! I always look forward to the next installment...
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.
Superb presentation of a fascinating story