Custer's Best

Custer's Best

Author: French L. MacLean

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 9780764337574

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This is the story of George Custer's best cavalry company at the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn – Company M. With a tragically-flawed, but extremely brave Company Commander and a no-nonsense First Sergeant, Company M maintained a disciplined withdrawal from the skirmish line fighting, saving Major Marcus Reno's entire detachment and possibly the rest of the regiment from annihilation. Presented here is the most-detailed work on a single company at the Little Bighorn ever written – the product of multi-year research at archives across the country and detailed visits to the battlefield by a combat veteran who understands fields of fire, weapons' effects, training, morale, decision-making, unit cohesion and the value of outstanding non-commissioned officers.


Grierson Raids, and Hatch's Sixty-four Days March

Grierson Raids, and Hatch's Sixty-four Days March

Author: Richard W Surby

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781017740752

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


A History of the Ninth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry

A History of the Ninth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry

Author: Marion Morrison

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-22

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13:

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Marion Morrison's 'A History of the Ninth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry' presents a comprehensive account of the regiment's military actions during the American Civil War. Initially, Morrison compiled the history as a newspaper article, but on the urging of officers and soldiers, expanded it to include not only battles but also personal accounts of daily life during marches and scouts. Using information provided by Adjutant Klock and the soldiers themselves, Morrison felt it was crucial to bring to light the Ninth Regiment's deeds, often unrecognized by the media. This book is a tribute to the brave men who served and an important source for future historians seeking to understand this critical period in American history.