Battle of Little Bighorn
Why was General Custer Defeated at the Battle of Little Bighorn?
History
The Battle of Little Bighorn was a conflict, which changed the history of the Indians and Americans. It was in 1876, that Sitting Bull combined forces with the Cheyenne and Sioux Native American tribes, defeating the U.S 7th Cavalry, under the leadership of George Armstrong Custer. But how could a highly trained, heavily armed cavalry officer and his command be defeated by a group of Native American Indians?
General Custer was born in New Rumley, Ohio, U.S, on 5th December 1839. After graduating senior school, he enrolled at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Throughout Custer’s military career, he was regarded as being one of the top-ranked cavalry officers. Due to this status, he was promoted from his starting position in the 2nd US cavalry, to being the leading officer of the 7th Cavalry, a decision that caused some controversy throughout the cavalry. His bravery in battles such as the Civil and Indian Wars, led him to battle against the Sioux tribes, ultimately leading to the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. The United States Government ordered an attack on the Sioux tribes that involved three separate forces, one of which was led by Custer. Custer was such a powerful and strong leader of the 7th Cavalry, so why did the battle of Little Bighorn result in so much bloodshed for the American troops?
Over time, Custer was gaining a reputation for being flighty and irresponsible, developing a love of publicity. His boastful personality was one of the numerous reasons for his defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn. He was arrogant and over-confident, wanting victory to strengthen his political ambitions. Custer acted alone, even though he was part of a two-pronged attack plan on the Sioux and Cheyenne camp. Custer was to lead 600 men, whilst General Alfred H. Terry and General John Gibbon were together, meant to locate and defeat the Indians. But Custer
History
The Battle of Little Bighorn was a conflict, which changed the history of the Indians and Americans. It was in 1876, that Sitting Bull combined forces with the Cheyenne and Sioux Native American tribes, defeating the U.S 7th Cavalry, under the leadership of George Armstrong Custer. But how could a highly trained, heavily armed cavalry officer and his command be defeated by a group of Native American Indians?
General Custer was born in New Rumley, Ohio, U.S, on 5th December 1839. After graduating senior school, he enrolled at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Throughout Custer’s military career, he was regarded as being one of the top-ranked cavalry officers. Due to this status, he was promoted from his starting position in the 2nd US cavalry, to being the leading officer of the 7th Cavalry, a decision that caused some controversy throughout the cavalry. His bravery in battles such as the Civil and Indian Wars, led him to battle against the Sioux tribes, ultimately leading to the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. The United States Government ordered an attack on the Sioux tribes that involved three separate forces, one of which was led by Custer. Custer was such a powerful and strong leader of the 7th Cavalry, so why did the battle of Little Bighorn result in so much bloodshed for the American troops?
Over time, Custer was gaining a reputation for being flighty and irresponsible, developing a love of publicity. His boastful personality was one of the numerous reasons for his defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn. He was arrogant and over-confident, wanting victory to strengthen his political ambitions. Custer acted alone, even though he was part of a two-pronged attack plan on the Sioux and Cheyenne camp. Custer was to lead 600 men, whilst General Alfred H. Terry and General John Gibbon were together, meant to locate and defeat the Indians. But Custer