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Post by herosrest on Sept 17, 2022 18:27:06 GMT
Well. Well done SI. Of 22 images showing the 1921 battle anniversary re-enactment, indexed as N32265-N32286 only N32265 can be accessed and the balance have actually vanished from the data and I suspect quite seriously they may be in Wazola. This being a unique collection and with the Smithsonian - then what are the odds they are somewhere else..... That should be impossible, n'est pas? So, here's the one image available - N32265 The broader collection is full of bits and bobs - How about three Custer scouts link - The three surviving Custer Scouts at the 45th anniversary of Custer's Battle. Curley, White Man Runs Him, and Hairy Moccasin. Each dressed and armed for the re-enactment, taking place at the actual site of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. (1921)
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Post by herosrest on Sept 17, 2022 18:41:18 GMT
Yey - Got 'em - Voila Way back when I first saw these images, I was struck by this one. That being Porcupine, it is an icredibly poigniant image link Porcupine. I know that you gents are broadly interested in the narrower thrust of command and tactics (if any) but it's fantastic history. The guy who got the Ghost Dance rolling.
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Sept 17, 2022 18:58:58 GMT
Boy HR, I didn't start drinking early enough this afternoon! The skirmish line extended across the Interstate. French with M, being at the most northwest point, the remainder angling back to the southeast. If that map shows Reynolds correctly that would be the northern most occupied timber. But the arrow for th Post Office is pointing to a tractor trailer not a building. The first time I went to the battlefield there was a campground behind the Garryowen P.O./store, we camped there on the big old loop, the mosquito's were terrible. I was told by the then owner that Reno's troops never got that far north and pointed to the southwest across the highway. The area aligns with Doug Scott's alignment, if that is true the I buy his timber location as well. I wish I could do better, but that is my best shot.
Regards, Tom
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Post by herosrest on Sept 17, 2022 19:01:37 GMT
Signing off, item. The valley fight. Maj. Reno's Official Report. Quote: ' I at once took a fast trot, and moved down about two miles, when I came to a ford of the river. I crossed immediately, and halted about ten minutes or less to gather the battalion, sending word to Custer that I had everything in front of me, and that they were strong. I deployed, and, with the Ree scouts on my left, charged down the valley, driving the Indians with great ease for about two and a half miles. I, however, soon saw that I was being drawn into some trap, as tehy would certainly fight harder, and especially as we were nearing their village, which was still standing; besides, I could not see Custer or any other support, and at the same time the very earth seemed to grow Indians, and they were running toward me in swarms, and from all directions. I saw I must defend myself and give up the attack mounted. This I did. Taking possession of a front of woods, and which furnished, near its edge, a shelter for the horses, dismounted and fought them on foot, making headway through the woods.' For the sake of argument, Here's Google's map of the valley. Locate the end of the Garryowen riverloop, right click the cursor on it. Select - Measure distance. Move the cursor to Ford A and left click. The distance between the two points is provided. Regards.
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Sept 17, 2022 19:04:02 GMT
Thanks for the wonderful photos, nice additions.
Regards, Tom
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