Re: Devil's Advocate

Posted by Frank Bodden on July 10, 2001 at 22:58:43:

In Reply to: Devil's Advocate posted by Roger Kettle on July 06, 2001 at 15:15:36:

Roger, in my humble opinion: No way, no how, under any circumstances did Benteen ever suggest they leave the wounded and retreat from Reno Hill. I have read that Reno made the suggestion, and that wouldn't surprise me at all. Love him or hate him, Benteen was a good soldier, a good, experienced fighter, and no way would he ever suggest it. And when Reno suggested it, if it really happened, I think he suffered the wrath of Benteen for suggesting such a cowardly act. As for how long it took for Benteen to disclose it, I suppose he was just trying to protect Reno. God knows he was taking enough grief for his actions, or lack of actions, already.

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: Roger, in my humble opinion:  No way, no how, under any circumstances did Benteen ever suggest they leave the wounded and retreat from Reno Hill.  I have read that Reno made the suggestion, and that wouldn't surprise me at all.  Love him or hate him, Benteen was a good soldier, a good, experienced fighter, and no way would he ever suggest it.  And when Reno suggested it, if it really happened, I think he suffered the wrath of Benteen for suggesting such a cowardly act. As for how long it took for Benteen to disclose it, I suppose he was just trying to protect Reno.  God knows he was taking enough grief for his actions, or lack of actions, already.


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