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Some were sold to the Indians by unscrupulous dealers, some were taken from soldiers killed in other battles. Weapons and ammunition were frequently scavenged by Indians from battles, or seized by attacking supply wagon trains.
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∙ 11y agoGrant hated Custer, so perhaps the Government supplied the Indians their guns.
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Custer's cavalry was wiped out at the?
Custer's Calvary experienced defeat at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Indians following Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse pretty much wiped out Custer's seventh Calvary during that battle, when the Indians fought to stay off reservations.
How public reacted to Custer's defeat?
custer's defeat was probly ok to the native americans
What were the Indian tribes that fought Custer?
The Lakota/Sioux Indians fought George Custer
Is it true that Custer had Gatling guns at his disposal but left them behind on his way to the Little Big Horn?
Custer had been offered the use of Gatling guns but declined, believing they would slow his command.
What were the consequences of the defeat of General Custer's forces?
Custer's Last Stand caused massive debate in the East. War hawks demanded an immediate increase in federal military An escalation in US military presence on the Great Plains was one consequence of the defeat of General Custer's forces. Custer was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Custer's cavalry was wiped out at the?
Custer's Calvary experienced defeat at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Indians following Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse pretty much wiped out Custer's seventh Calvary during that battle, when the Indians fought to stay off reservations.
How public reacted to Custer's defeat?
custer's defeat was probly ok to the native americans
Why is Custer it in South Dakota?
Custer is named after general Custer who led the battle againts the Indians from the dakotas
What were the Indian tribes that fought Custer?
The Lakota/Sioux Indians fought George Custer
What are the release dates for Indians Bury Hatchet on Custer Battlefield - 1926?
Indians Bury Hatchet on Custer Battlefield - 1926 was released on: USA: 1926
Who did Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse defeat?
George A. Custer
Is it true that Custer had Gatling guns at his disposal but left them behind on his way to the Little Big Horn?
Custer had been offered the use of Gatling guns but declined, believing they would slow his command.
What were the consequences of the defeat of General Custer's forces?
Custer's Last Stand caused massive debate in the East. War hawks demanded an immediate increase in federal military An escalation in US military presence on the Great Plains was one consequence of the defeat of General Custer's forces. Custer was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Who was a prominent army officer in the battles with the American Indians?
George Armstrong Custer, also known as General Custer.
What did the Indian women do to Custer's ears?
After Custer's defeat at the Battle of Little Big Horn, the Indian women used their sewing needles in an attempt to "clear" Custer's ears so he would hear better in the next life. (The Indians did not want to fight, but Custer didn't listen...them's the brakes.)
What were American celebrating as they heard of Custer defeat?
the centennial of US independence
What happened about when general Custer took off his boots?
he smelled defeat
