The Charge of the 7th Cavalry: Custer's Last Stand | Part 6
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- The U.S. was cast into a spiralling panic following the economic depression of 1873, and waves of paramilitary violence swept through the south as the debates surrounding Reconstruction swirled on. Amidst this uncertainty, the government, under the leadership of Ulysses S. Grant and his chief advisors, began drawing up a cold blooded plan to strike into the heart of Montana and settle the issue of the Plains Indians once and for all. Meanwhile, the drumbeats of war were sounding amongst the newly united Lakota and Cheyenne themselves, spearheaded by their war chiefs Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, as the pressures of white settlers and the railroads increased. Their numbers swelled in the wake of a failed winter campaign lead by General Crook, as swarms of refugees accumulated into Sitting Bull's village - the largest assembly of Lakota ever seen on the Plains. The stage seemed set for a mighty reckoning in the summer of 1876, as the Federal government geared up for another assault. Much to his delight George Custer, spared from the brink of disaster by his reckless impetuosity, was recruited to the 7th Cavalry marching on one of the armies closing in on the Lakota encampment near the Little Bighorn River…the Battle of the Rosebud that followed would see a six hour struggle of monumental violence.
Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the events and battles that lead up to the Battle of the Little Bighorn; Grant’s eccentric generals, and Custer’s impulsive escapades in the build up to the final evening of his life…
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This is the best podcast out there. I recommend it to everyone I know. They cover great topics & have great chemistry - I love when they crack eachother up. Keep it up boys!
I can't believe I only came across it this week. Superb stuff.
It is very good. I just found it myself a few weeks ago
@@paulemerson2902You have quite a bit of catching up to do my friend! Enjoy!
Must be the way the logarithms work as I watch tonnes of history videos, many with topics they cover but they never appeared in my feed.
Couldn’t agree more
It's marvelous to listen to Brits get excited about American history. And kindly so! No real patronizing. Makes me want to buy them dinner at a Wyoming steakhouse. (says an American)
Guys, Custer has been one of my two Heroes since I was a small child. Stories told to me by my dad. You have made an old man happy.
Outstanding stuff guys. Actually you both together areva kind of historical magic. Respect
You guys make history seem less like a boring lecture and more like a fun conversation/discussion, love it
These podcasts make history into a living thing. The flaws, antagonisms and humanism of the persons add so much impact. I am inspired to do a cross country road trip to visit the battle site.
I’ve been inspired to do so too!
I did a trip west stopping at Oregon trail sites that still have wagon wheel ruts worn when I did a Lewis and Clark trip and I saw this battle field on that trip. We had a native battlefield interpreter who was ace!
Another great series from The Rest is History! I love the history and people of the American Civil War and The Wild West.
The previous Custer episodes were great. But, this is the one I've been waiting for.
Cheers
I know you guys kept joking about the fact there were numerous episodes, but here to say I really couldn’t get enough and it flew by!! Binged all of the series and every minute was fantastic, thank you for going so in depth on such a fascinating topic!
So very pleased this is in as many parts, and as in-depth, as it is!
Me too! Covered the American west back in school and loved it so much, it’s been fantastic revisiting it in so much depth!
Where is part 7!!!!!!!!
You can get it on spotify but theres no video
exactly my question, I have been waiting for part 7
@@scottstevens9533 where did I hear that
Truly this series is your finest hour lads.... Bravo.... Hoka Hey
A great series. I may be one of the few listeners for whom the tune 'Gary Owen' becomes an earworm when it is mentioned. These stories were part of my youth. I grew up outside of Sturgis SD and Fort Meade. The 7th Calvary was located there after the experiences of the Little Big Horn. My dad wrote a history of the Fort and several relating to the Black Hills. One of the few vacations I remember as a family took us to the battlefield. Dad became a friend of the last surviving Lakota participant of the Little Big Horn and the Wounded Knee Massacre, Dewey Beard (1858-1955).
You guys are brilliant! Sometimes I lose track of the subject matter (I'm a bit thick) but the banter and the way you interact is hilarious and very entertaining! Thank you.
Am wondering why there hasn't been a podcast for some weeks now. Could someone please advise. Am missing the rest is history very much. The best podcasts on the internet without doubt.
They have new episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. I'm not sure why they've stopped uploading to CZcams.
@@KOTRT777 Thank you so much for your advice. It is most appreciated. I am not on Spotify but I have discovered I can listen to The Rest is History for free on Spotify but am unable to fast forward or fast backwards which is a nuisance. I would prefer Apple Podcasts but for some reason it won't open the app so I will have to contact Apple Support on this one. But we'll get there. Many thanks once again.
There MAY be some Americans listening to this???
Aside from y'all's silly accents, this is the best bloody podcast in the good ol!
British accents over American accents always
Love this podcast! Y’all are awesome
According to Philbrick's "The Last Stand", Custer spoke in rapid fire bursts almost impossible to understand. He may have suffered from what is these days described as 'cluttering'.
I first came here for the history, but it's the football references that keep me coming back! I must be the sweet-spot in your Venn diagram!
No fan of Boris Johnson but I can see parallels with him and Custer. Charisma allowed many people to forgive their obvious shortcomings.
I was also thinking this. And that sort of foolish, enthusiasm and sense of “fun” contributing to allowing them to be more liked than is warranted
😂😂
Brilliant, entertaining and informative. Thanks.
These episodes as well as the American Civil War series have been so fascinating and entertaining. I wholly appreciate the knowledge and work undertaken to present them. Just amazing job done and has inspired me to buy some books on C19 US history. This must be the first time battles and their aftermath were photographed, which adds to interest.
Please do more multiple episode subjects like this. Very in depth
Where are the latest episodes? Is there normally a lengthy delay or are these no longer being uploaded to CZcams?
The multi part series are so good 😊
I was so surprised that Tom and Dominic brought up the fact John Terry is still known as a FKW 13 years after that famous photograph 🤣
Where is the big finale, the actual "Last Stand" 🤔
General Crook like Custer fought his battle while seeking to get to the Indian village. He also divided his command, staying with the initial combat but sending away half his force to attack the village and capture the noncombatants. When things turned bad, he recalled the detached force and they reunited with the command. If he had accompanied the detached group, the battle could have ended like Custer fight with one part destroyed and the other intact. The key tactics of moving quickly on the village noncombatants and letting part of the command fight the warriors were the same for Crook and Custer.
Y’all are having way too much fun!
Great podcast! Would love for you guys to cover some Israeli history, there's a lot of topics that seem perfect for this show - You could probably get a few episodes out of the Lavon affair alone!
I love this podcast.
You guys could tell the Alamo story like no one else. Please consider.
Please can you do a series on the Lewis and Clark expedition
Are we getting the final part any time soon?
So, will there be a 7th part? the battle itself?f
Will they release more episodes on CZcams?
I love how caught up they get with General Terry 🤣 im english and only vaguely know what they are on about with terry and june!
Part 7?
Where is the final episode?
I like how soft and supple you read Libby Custers letter 😂😭
Meanwhile literally a few years later the british empire were about ta have their own 'little bighorn' in south africa in the form of isandalwana in our trumped up war against the zulu peoples!😔
And your point is?
The Zulus were latecomers to the land, genociding the weaker tribes already occupying. Same with the native Americans. With stronger, aggressive tribes like the Sioux enslaving, killing weaker tribes. Why do you think so many Arikara, Crow and others joined the US army as Scouts.
BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY
APPARENTLY CUSTER'S LAST WORDS WERE: "DID WE TURN OFF THE OVEN?"
lot of UM's from Holland.
an otherwise wonderful episode
I know a 7th Cav Horse survived the battle. But what about Custers Dogs?
Oh, no! See what you've started with your bloomin' 11-part Red Indian epic.
Search "bbc rare white bison". Apparently, a white bison calf has been spotted in Yellowstone Park, which has been heralded as a religious omen...
It'll be the Ghost Dance next, with them all whooping, chanting and singing Little White Bull by Tommy Steele! Now the U.S. Marines will have to go there and sort things out.
My history classes were never like this…
So are you guys going across to yt music? If you dont post here or there im going to lose you guys because i dont use spotify or crapple.
The character of the natives of America was absorbed into the character of all Americans. That mystical, mysterious soul is now a part of all of us as is the ruthless strength. Truthfully, a great many of us are part native American. I love your podcasts and watch them all, enthralled with your knowledge and witty banter. But, you never fail to not-quite-understand the American character. Maybe it's too much to expect from Europeans.
Given how very little Americans know about Europe and pretty much any of the world outside of their American bubble, I don't think Americans are the ones to comment on other countries 'not quite understanding' theirs!
"Mystical soul"."Ruthless strength". These are just stereotypes. Native Americans are and have always been as "mystical" and "ruthless" as any other people.
@@2tr6dinquwjos Case in point.
@@IronySpidery I suggest reading Pulitzer Prize finalist "Empire of the Sun" by S.C. Gwynne and the classic "Goodbye to a River" by John Graves. Beautifully written authentic descriptions of native Americans.
Sorry, I meant "Empire of the Summer Moon."
Anyone know the joke about Custers last stand?
Custer divided his command; consequently his 7th Cavalry immediate company found itself pinned down by Sioux, Cheyenne, Arapaho mounted warriors at Last Stand Hill. The actual last stand lasted thirty minutes to three quarters hour length.
The question is, should Reno and Bentein have gone to Custers aid .
They were responsible for the disaster.
THE OVEN, THE OVEN, OF COURSE HE WAS PREOCCUPIED
“ There’s gold in them there podcasts ! “ Amongst “Grants intimates” I’m surprised there wasn’t anyone bidding for the film rights …..
Question : is Tom wearing tight buckskin trousers ?
One thing I have learned from these podcasts, is how core values of the Republicans and Democrats were the total opposite of what we experience in modern day politics.
John Terry whahaha
Conquest. extermination, enslavement, the summation of human history!
Col. Benteen Saved the seventh. Reno saved his command (drunk). Custer got stuck on a hill.
Benteen caused the disaster.
Losing this battle gave him more glory than he could ever get by winning. If he won, nobody would remember his name.
So no one’s ever heard of Sheridan and Sherman? He was one of most famous man at the time .
@@lddcavalry My mum doesn’t know those guys, but she knows about Custer
AFTER TOM'S READING OF THAT LAST LETTER I'M BEGINNING TO WONDER WHETHER CUSTER DIDN'T COMMIT SUICIDE ...
Sounds like a long winded podcast that doesn't say anything really - Newspapers of that era were for months running stories telling how Sitting Bull said "I have 8000 warriors and if the army comes near me we will fight " the abandoned Indian camp had some 800 fires counted " Custer knew exactly how big that Indian village was - Custer marched his men 78 miles in 24hours and took them straight into Battle- When Custer showed his presence at the River the Indians swarmed into action and 4 Indian chiefs give a time of 20-35 minutes it took to annihilate Custer and all that were on that portion of the Battle field - The Indians could have easily wiped out Reno/Benteen but Sitting Bull said "We have killed some soldiers let the others go " so Reno/Benteen was harassed until camp was moved ---
Spoiling us.
Tom would be no good as the Dame in a panto.... that impression of Mrs Custer...... baginas! not great Tom!
The usual BS about the uniform nature of Native Americans. These tribes didn't see themselves as a single people. They fought each other for land and property. Stealing from each other was part and parcel of their social structure. Mistreatment of captives was part of most of the cultures, as was the mutilating of the death which weakened them in the after life. Please learn about the people you are talking about.
These are woke educated commentators so it’s not surprising.
Clickbait!
Yet another episode after this..
It's obvious that these blokes spent about 15 minutes on research ! Totally clueless as to actual facts of the battle !
When you start modern moralizing history you are no longer telling history.
GENERAL TERRY'S CHRISTIAN NAME WAS ALFRED - SO HE WAS ALF TERRY
I wonder how many episodes WITHOUT the witty asides and superior laughing at everyone??
Other podcasts are available. I suggest you try one of those.
Your American audience is used to you talking nonsense.
😂
Boring.
Folks in the American South thoroughly enjoy asserting Custer was an utter fool and a terrible cavalry commander. They don’t enjoy questions regarding his rout of J.E.B. Stuart at East Cavalry Field while outnumbered, nor ones about the fact he did the same to Jubal Early at Cedar Creek. Subsequent assertions revolve around the apparent ineptitude of Major Marcus Reno bereft of any mention of Custer.
Part 7 ?