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Title: The Reno Court of Inquiry: Abstract of the Official Record of Proceedings (The Custer Library) by W. A. Graham, Brian C. Pohanka ISBN: 0-8117-1416-0 Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: February, 1995 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Reno Inquiry
Comment: I bought this book about the famous inquiry of Major Reno who was accused of cowardice at the battle of Little Bighorn. It was fine. However, anybody who would be interested in this book might as well go all the way and get Ron Nichols' version of the Inquiry. That's why I gave the Graham abstract a 4. Nichols has taken the unpublished manuscript (from the National Archives?) and copied it down word-for-word so you get the whole enchilada, not Graham's edited version. I couldn't find Nichols book on Amazon.com but it's out there somewhere. I got my copy from the Custer Battlefield Historical and Museum Association. Perhaps someone at Amazon.com will read this review and make Mr. Nichols' heftier compilation available.
Rating: 4
Summary: How I wish I could have asked a few pointed questions there!
Comment: This book belongs on the shelf of all students of the LBH battle. The trouble is that the testimony is such a tease. The tough questions were not asked, or not allowed to be asked. Larry Sklenar in "To Hell with Honor" in essence called the whole inquiry a sham, that Lieutenant George Wallace committed perjury to cover for Reno, and the other survivors who testified were just interested in putting it all behind them, or protecting the Army from a military-phobic Congress. I agree that it is an interesting read, but reading it is like a hungry man looking at a chocolate cake but not being allowed a bite.
Rating: 5
Summary: Benteen, Reno, Varnum Come Alive: Great for Custer Pros
Comment: A surprisingly good read. W. A. Graham's well edited book of testimony is fascinating. The inquiry report was supressed for many years until Graham came along. The Reno and Benteen passages are quite revealing of the men themselves. Reno reveals what he really thinks of Custer and Benteen's sarcasm concerning Custer's order for him on that day is so apparent one wishes he was challenged more on the stand. Benteen's reasons for his delay are quite astonishing. Those well familiar with the LBH will appreciate some of the between the lines testimony of the officers. Varnum (chief of scouts) and civilians describe the retreat from the valley as a rout and but the other officers are reluctant to critizise. Graham's editing and Pohanka's introduction enrich the book by providing more background information.
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Title: Troopers With Custer: Historic Incidents of the Battle of the Little Big Horn (The Custer Library) by E. A. Brininstool, J. W. Vaughn ISBN: 0811717429 Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: March, 1994 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Mystery of E Troop: Custer's Gray Horse Company at the Little Bighorn by Gregory Michno ISBN: 0878423044 Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company Pub. Date: June, 1994 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Legend into History and Did Custer Disobey Orders at the Battle of the Little Big Horn? (The Custer Library) by Charles Kuhlman, Brian C. Pohanka ISBN: 081170453X Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: March, 1994 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Lakota Noon: The Indian Narrative of Custer's Defeat by Gregory F. Michno ISBN: 0878423494 Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company Pub. Date: August, 1997 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Archaeology, History, and Custer's Last Battle: The Little Big Horn Reexamined by Richard Allan, Jr Fox, W. Raymond Wood ISBN: 0806129980 Publisher: Univ of Oklahoma Pr (Trd) Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $15.16 |
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