The Preludes to Custer’s Last Stand: Custer’s Missteps Along the Rosebud

In the days leading up to the infamous Battle of Little Big Horn, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer made a series of critical decisions that shaped the outcome of the encounter. This video delves into Custer’s fateful missteps along the Rosebud Creek, where his failure to properly scout and follow Brigadier General Alfred Terry’s orders had devastating consequences. Discover how Custer's premature movement toward the Little Big Horn compromised the entire military operation, allowing Native American forces to elude capture. Was this the moment that doomed Custer’s command? Join us as we examine the prelude to Custer’s Last Stand, the strategic errors, and the overlooked details that played a pivotal role in one of America's most debated military defeats. #americanindianhistory #history
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[@RogerChapman-p2q]

Custer was offered infantry, cannons and gatling gun prio to big horn. He refused. Also disobeyed orders and attacked a day esrlier than planed. His ego doomed his troopers.

[@RW4X4X3006]

I think his command was more concerned with the tribes scattering than a fight. Remember, Custer wasn't aware of the battle at Rosebud.

[@888Longball]

Custer was a loose cannon. Because he was a proven hero, historians keep finding scapegoats for his defeat. The truth is, he was supposed to block the south movement of the Indians while Terry/Gibbons moved from the North to trap the Indians. Custer's ego demanded that he defeat this huge village alone. He even sent Benteen south the the lower }portion of the valley to "obey" Terry's order.

[@ericstevens8744]

Agreed 👍.
He did tell bloody knife that he figured to get through the entire village in a day

[@888Longball]

The horses were not strong. They were tired.

[@ericstevens8744]

Almost to the point of dropping from exhaustion

[@ericstevens8744]

Custer was doomed either way by not waiting for Gibbon /Terry …..
Terry/Gibbon didn’t arrive until the 27th 😮

[@SeanRCope]

Custer was in command. The final judgement lies with him period. If you served you understand this one simple truth.