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What weapon did General Custer turn down before the battle of bighorn?
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The Gatling Gun, six of them, on the grounds they they would slow his advance.
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Before the Battle of Little Bighorn General Custer was offered what weapon that he turned down?
I am pretty sure it was the gattling gun....
Before the Battle of Little Bighorn Gen Custer was offered what weapon that he turned down?
The Gatling Gun. He insisted the guns would slow the movement of his cavalry.
Was it possible for Sitting Bull to send a postcard to general Custer before the battle of little bighorn?
Yes, post cards existed at the time of the Battle of Little Big Horn but neither would have considered sending a post card to the other at that time, even if they had known where the other was.
What are Custer rank before he was killed at the battle of little bighorn?
He was a General when he was killed.ANSWER:After the Civil War ended in 1865, the Army dropped Custer to his regular rank of Captain. He joined the Seventh Cavalry in 1866, as a Lieutenant Colonel.When George A. Custer, fought at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, on June 25, 1876, Lieutenant Colonel was the rank he had when he died.
Who became youngest American general at age 23?
That would be George Armstrong Custer, graduated last in his class at West Point, and best remembered for his disastrous defeat at the Little Bighorn. He was promoted from captain to Brigadier General of Volunteers 3 days before the Battle of Gettysburg, despite having no direct experience in command.
Why did Custer choose Garry Owen as his regimental song?
go to Google and type: Custer Gary Owen and read anamericansoldie.blogAnswerIt later became the marching tune for the US 7th Cavalry Regiment during the late 1800s. The tune was a favorite of General George Armstrong Custer and became the official air of the Regiment in 1867. According to legend it was the last tune played before the Battle of the Little Bighorn. http://www.answers.com/GarryOwen
Gen. Custer turned down what weapon before the battle of bighorn?
He had two or three gatling guns he could have used; but they were heavy and slow moving over the rough terrain so he left them behind. most experts agreee if he had had them at the battle he probably would have won.
What was the result of the battle of little bighorn?
Chief crazy horse and 2,000 Indians killed colonel Custer and all of his men
What state was the battle of the little bighorn fought in?
The general term for the wars with the Indians in the West is referred to as the Plains Indians Wars. The US Army did recognize this as a war by issuing the Indiand War Campaign Medal, but I'm not sure what period of serviceit included. In 1876, the last serious Sioux warerupted, when the Dakota gold rush penetrated the Black Hills. This lead to the battle of Little Big Horn.
Why should General Custer be remembered as a failure as a military leader?
General Custer should be remembered as a failure as a military leader because of his poor decision-making and reckless behavior at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. His decision to divide his forces and engage in a frontal assault against a superior Native American force resulted in a devastating defeat for the US Army. His failure to properly assess the situation and formulate a cohesive strategy ultimately cost him his own life and the lives of his men.
What general lost the battle of little big horn?
The Native Americans( the Cheyenne, Lakota, and Arapaho) won well im adding on to this answer the Sioux called it the "battle of greasy grass" the Indians in the fight were(the lakota Sioux, Dakota Sioux, assinnaborne, ogolala Sioux,norther Cheyenne, arapahoe, black feet) and yes the natives won the fight.. attending custers 7th calvery..were Indians too..(the biggest native traitor's.. the crow who had virtually no allys pre-Europeans settler) the crow were attending as scout.. yes it is true all of the 7th calvary died..but not told is that there were survivors who fought along side with Custer.. they were crows..i think it is 3 crows survived..and if you must know i no this because i my self am northern and souther cheyeen . lakota Sioux..arapahoe. and crow
Who ambushed Custer?
Actually, Custer was not ambushed at Little Big Horn. He purposely attacked a large Lakota/Cheyenne war camp led by Sitting Bull. Custer attacked hastily, against the advice of his scouts, afraid the camp would break apart and run before he could decisively engage them. Sitting Bull was not at the battle where Custer was killed. The ambush was lead by Crazy Horse.
