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Marcus Reno in the Valley of the Little Big Horn : Limited Means, Excessive Aims by Frederic C. Wagner (2021, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

ISBN-101476682135

ISBN-139781476682136

eBay Product ID (ePID)14050396949

Product Key Features

Number of Pages286 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMarcus Reno in the Valley of the Little Big Horn : Limited Means, Excessive Aims

SubjectMilitary / United States, United States / General, Native American

Publication Year2021

TypeTextbook

AuthorFrederic C. Wagner

Subject AreaHistory

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight18.3 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2021-008612

Reviews"Excellent...a necessity...recommended...outstanding--a prime source for the serious reader"-- Alan R Beattie, Americana Books (UK)

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal973.82

Table Of ContentTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface and Author's Notes Part I--Prelude to Battle Prologue: Ball's Scout and Tullock's Creek 1. June 7 to June 9 Preliminaries 2. June 10 to June 12: Reno's Scout 3. June 13 to June 15: A Time of Decision 4. June 16 to June 19: The Rosebud 5. June 20 and June 21: Preparations 6. June 22 and June 23: The Beginning of Failure 7. June 24: Prelude to Taps 8. June 25, Midnight to Noon: The Final Act 9. 12:12 p.m.-1:16 p.m.: Advancing to the Little Big Horn Part II--Prelude to Taps 10. 1:16 p.m.-1:35 p.m.: Into the Valley--"Left into line, gallop ... forward, guide center!" 11. 1:35 p.m.-2:07 p.m.: The Fight on the Prairie--The Skirmish Line 12. Bushmills 13. 2:07 p.m.-2:23 p.m.: Withdrawal and Defense--The Timber 14. 2:23 p.m.-3:07 p.m.: "Follow me!" 15. Crossing the Acheron 16. 3:07 p.m.-5:45 p.m.: Siege 17. The Debriefing--Lessons Learned: An After-Action Report Appendix Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

SynopsisMajor Marcus Reno's actions at the Battle of Little Big Horn have been both criticized and lauded, often without in-depth analysis. This book takes a fresh look the battle and events leading up to it, offering answers to unanswered questions. The author examines the meanings of "orders" given in Custer's command and how they were treated, the tactics and fighting in the valley, Reno's alcoholism, and his last stand on the hilltop named for him., Major Marcus Reno's actions at the Battle of Little Big Horn have been both criticized and lauded, often without in-depth analysis. This book takes a fresh look the battle and events leading up to it, offering answers to unanswered questions.

LC Classification NumberE83.876.W229 2021