Posted by Beecher on October 18, 1999 at 08:19:55:
In Reply to: Re: Bighorn battle should not be on this list! posted by Mike Kraybill on August 25, 1999 at 13:26:11:
What part of "sufficient reason" to deviate from orders did Custer disobey?
When Custer was made Major General in CW and given a Division, why did nearly 20 officers and several hundred men spend the REST OF THE CIVIL WAR trying to transfer to be with Custer?
Beecher
: : Custer's insubordinate attack on people looking for food and lifestyle supplies SHOULD NOT be included on a list with the other three military conflicts mentioned!