The Battle of the Little Bighorn: A New Appraisal [Hardcover]

This book provides a new perspective on the Battle of the Little Big Horn and the death of G. A. Custer, with startling insights into the darker personalities of Sherman and Sheridan.Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer died at the hands of Native Americans by the banks of the Little Bighorn in Montana 25th June 1876. This is an established undisputed fact. What is disputed is the real reason that he died.So forget all you have been indoctrinated to believe and begin to learn the truth. George Custer was anathema to his superiors, but the populace loved him. If he were to stand for president in the coming elections there was a strong possibility that he would win. Neither William T. Sherman nor Little Phil Sheridan could allow that to happen. Thus, they conspired to put Custer in a position in the field where the opposing Sioux and Cheyenne were stronger and could deliver the Coup de Gras.The first of two volumes to deal with the circumstances that arose leading the Native Americans on a collision course with the US Army that fateful day and the death of a national hero. Subsequently the conspiracy is uncovered and shows how these men used their powers and positions and so deftly covered their tracks. Perhaps, but not quite.30 years of diligent research has uncovered the truth in this groundbreaking history. Unmissable and shocking, dare you not read this surprising revelation.A new perspective on the Battle of the Little Big Horn and the death of G. A. CusterGround breaking new historyNew primary sources uncovered into the deadly conspiracyA new insight into the darker personalities of Sherman and SheridanIconoclastic history writing at its best& an inherently fascinating, thoughtful and thought-provoking read from start to finish.The book provides a good overview of the events in question that is easily read. [B]oth books provide a rather standard history of the Little Bighorn battle. The first introduces readers to the contexts of the upper Great Plains regiolãI