Full Description
Major Marcus Reno's actions at the Battle of Little Big Horn have been both criticized and lauded, often without in-depth analysis. This book takes a fresh look the battle and events leading up to it, offering answers to unanswered questions. The author examines the meanings of "orders" given in Custer's command and how they were treated, the tactics and fighting in the valley, Reno's alcoholism, and his last stand on the hilltop named for him.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface and Author's Notes
Part I—Prelude to Battle
Prologue: Ball's Scout and Tullock's Creek
1. June 7 to June 9 Preliminaries
2. June 10 to June 12: Reno's Scout
3. June 13 to June 15: A Time of Decision
4. June 16 to June 19: The Rosebud
5. June 20 and June 21: Preparations
6. June 22 and June 23: The Beginning of Failure
7. June 24: Prelude to Taps
8. June 25, Midnight to Noon: The Final Act
9. 12:12 p.m.-1:16 p.m.: Advancing to the Little Big Horn
Part II—Prelude to Taps
10. 1:16 p.m.-1:35 p.m.: Into the Valley—"Left into line, gallop ... forward, guide center!"
11. 1:35 p.m.-2:07 p.m.: The Fight on the Prairie—The Skirmish Line
12. Bushmills
13. 2:07 p.m.-2:23 p.m.: Withdrawal and Defense—The Timber
14. 2:23 p.m.-3:07 p.m.: "Follow me!"
15. Crossing the Acheron
16. 3:07 p.m.-5:45 p.m.: Siege
17. The Debriefing—Lessons Learned: An After-Action Report
Appendix
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
