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- catalog abstract ""In this book, Larry Sklenar analyzes and interprets the widely accepted facts underlying the accepted portrayal of Custer's defeat. His perspective, however, is fresh, and he offers wholly new conclusions about one of the most enduring mysteries in American history - the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn." "Sklenar contends that Custer did have a battle plan, one different from any other suggested by scholars thus far. Custer, he argues, had reason to believe that his scheme might succeed with minimum bloodshed; made decisions consistent with army regulations and his best instincts as an experienced commander; had subordinates who could not overcome the limits of their personalities in a desperate situation; and made a selfless commitment to save the bulk of his regiment. Along the way, Sklenar appraises the officers and other men who served in the Seventh, evaluating the survivors' testimony and assessing the intent and motives of each."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11573896.
- catalog created "c2000.".
- catalog date "2000".
- catalog date "c2000.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2000.".
- catalog description ""In this book, Larry Sklenar analyzes and interprets the widely accepted facts underlying the accepted portrayal of Custer's defeat. His perspective, however, is fresh, and he offers wholly new conclusions about one of the most enduring mysteries in American history - the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn."".
- catalog description ""Sklenar contends that Custer did have a battle plan, one different from any other suggested by scholars thus far. Custer, he argues, had reason to believe that his scheme might succeed with minimum bloodshed; made decisions consistent with army regulations and his best instincts as an experienced commander; had subordinates who could not overcome the limits of their personalities in a desperate situation; and made a selfless commitment to save the bulk of his regiment. Along the way, Sklenar appraises the officers and other men who served in the Seventh, evaluating the survivors' testimony and assessing the intent and motives of each."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "List of illustrations -- preface -- Dirty little war -- Natural enemies -- As families go -- Men and boys -- How they looked -- What they saw -- Fatal separation -- Terrible fright -- Hurry up and wait -- Unready reserves -- Charge to the rear -- Calling for courage -- Within hearing, beyond reach -- Honor bound -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index.".
- catalog extent "xv, 395 p. :".
- catalog identifier "080613156X (alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "2000".
- catalog issued "c2000.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Norman, Okl. : University of Oklahoma Press,".
- catalog subject "973.8/2 21".
- catalog subject "Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876.".
- catalog subject "E83.876 .S54 2000".
- catalog subject "Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876.".
- catalog tableOfContents "List of illustrations -- preface -- Dirty little war -- Natural enemies -- As families go -- Men and boys -- How they looked -- What they saw -- Fatal separation -- Terrible fright -- Hurry up and wait -- Unready reserves -- Charge to the rear -- Calling for courage -- Within hearing, beyond reach -- Honor bound -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index.".
- catalog title "To hell with honor : Custer and the Little Bighorn / Larry Sklenar.".
- catalog type "text".