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First of all, Custer was not ambushed at the Little Big Horn. He saw the encampment and in his arrogance he had no doubt that he would conquer the "savages". So Custer disobeyed a direct command not to engage the Indians, and attacked. He was out thought, outmanned and outmaneuvered by not only the Sioux but the cheyenne, Arapaho and a few from other tribes.

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How old was Joseph White Cow bull when he killed George Armstrong Custer?

he was 28 years old...


Did Custer make the right decision at the Battle of Bighorn?

The encampment at the Little Big Horn included thousands of men, women and children. Custer went in with 2 other factions of soldiers though he did not wait for them to catch up. The men with him counted fewer than 300. Even if the men who were still circling around to reach their attack points had taken part in the battle, I believe, that the anger the Native People felt toward previous massacres would have left the Little Big Horn with a similar ending no matter what.Another ViewpointHow can the battle at the Little Big Horn be viewed as somebody's "right decision?" Everybody died. EVERYBODY. Custer was a prima donna and a fool, and he led his vaunted 7th into an inescapable bloodbath. Custer richly deserved his fate, but I pity the men who served -- and died -- with him.


When did Chief Crazy Horse defeat General Custer?

Chief Crazy Horse defeated General Custer on June 25, 1876, during the Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand. This pivotal battle was part of the Great Sioux War, where a coalition of Native American tribes, including the Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne, fought against U.S. government encroachments on their territories. Custer's forces were significantly outnumbered and ultimately overwhelmed, leading to his and many of his men's deaths.


What was that total number of men killed in battle and other circumstances during the Civil War?

The total number killed was almost 500,000 men for the North and South.


How many confederate men were killed at fort Sumter?

267 people killed 123 wounded

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Were George Armstrong Custer and his men victorious in the Battle of Little Bighorn?

No, Custer and his men were all killed.


How many people did Custer kill?

211 men and Lieutenant George Armstrong Custer were killed at Little Bighorn Battle in Custer's last stand.


When Custer left the battle of little bighorn who took over?

Sitting Bull. Custer and all his men at Little Round Top were killed.


What was the result of the of big horn?

General Custer's troops were massacred by the Lakota and Cheyenne. novanet- cheif crazy horse and 2000 indians killed colonel custer and all of his men


What was the result of the battle of the big horn?

General Custer's troops were massacred by the Lakota and Cheyenne. novanet- cheif crazy horse and 2000 indians killed colonel custer and all of his men


Which battle was general george Custer killed?

General George Custer was defeated and killed in the Battle of Little Bighorn


What year did the general Custer and all 256 of his men are killed by the Sioux at little big horn?

June 25th, 1876.


What was the result of Battle of the Little Big Horn?

General Custer's troops were massacred by the Lakota and Cheyenne. novanet- cheif crazy horse and 2000 indians killed colonel custer and all of his men


What was the result of the battles of little big horn?

General Custer's troops were massacred by the Lakota and Cheyenne. novanet- cheif crazy horse and 2000 indians killed colonel custer and all of his men


What was the result of the battle little big horn?

General Custer's troops were massacred by the Lakota and Cheyenne. novanet- cheif crazy horse and 2000 indians killed colonel custer and all of his men


Why is George Armstrong Custer best remembered?

Custer is best remembered for getting himself and his regiment killed. Although there are reasons for this and it may not have been entirely Custer's fault, he is still best known for "Custer's Last Stand".Custer is best remembered for getting himself and his regiment killed. Although there are reasons for this and it may not have been entirely Custer's fault, he is still best known for "Custer's Last Stand".Custer is best remembered for getting himself and his regiment killed. Although there are reasons for this and it may not have been entirely Custer's fault, he is still best known for "Custer's Last Stand".Custer is best remembered for getting himself and his regiment killed. Although there are reasons for this and it may not have been entirely Custer's fault, he is still best known for "Custer's Last Stand".Custer is best remembered for getting himself and his regiment killed. Although there are reasons for this and it may not have been entirely Custer's fault, he is still best known for "Custer's Last Stand".Custer is best remembered for getting himself and his regiment killed. Although there are reasons for this and it may not have been entirely Custer's fault, he is still best known for "Custer's Last Stand".Custer is best remembered for getting himself and his regiment killed. Although there are reasons for this and it may not have been entirely Custer's fault, he is still best known for "Custer's Last Stand".Custer is best remembered for getting himself and his regiment killed. Although there are reasons for this and it may not have been entirely Custer's fault, he is still best known for "Custer's Last Stand".Custer is best remembered for getting himself and his regiment killed. Although there are reasons for this and it may not have been entirely Custer's fault, he is still best known for "Custer's Last Stand".


What famous soldier was killed along with most of his men at the battle of bighorn in 1876?

General George Armstrong Custer and much of his family and all his men were killed by Native Americans under the leadership of Sitting Bull at the battle of the Little Bighorn.