Re: Offense/defense by the US Army@Little Big Horn

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: There was no date set to meet Terry.  There was a general agreement to push the Indians toward Terry.

: Gatlings required at least two men to operate -- after they were set up.  And one man had to STAND UP to operate them.  And they had a limited range. Very few on Reno Hill stood up for very long without being picked off.  And how would the gatlings have been brought up to Reno Hill when it was a scramble for horses and men?

: The gatlings that would have been with the were the 1600 lbs 1872 .50 caliber types.


: : I know this must be the millionth input on the battle but I must add my opinions. For number one, the utilization of the Gatling guns (if they were brought up in the first place would have done Custer's Command little good). However I believe if Reno could have had them on the hill after his withdrawl He could have applied some damage to the pursuers. Although the 45/70 is scoffed at in light of .223, 7.62 Natos and 06s when used (elevated) properly it has quite an effective range.  


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