
A Terrible Glory
Custer and the Little Bighorn: The Last Great Battle of the American West
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Narrated by:
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Jeff Bottoms
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By:
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James Donovan
A rousing and meticulously researched account of the notorious Battle of Little Big Horn and its unforgettable cast of characters from Sitting Bull to Custer himself.
In June of 1876, on a desolate hill above a winding river called "the Little Bighorn", George Armstrong Custer and all 210 men under his direct command were annihilated by almost 2,000 Sioux and Cheyenne. The news of this devastating loss caused a public uproar, and those in positions of power promptly began to point fingers in order to avoid responsibility. Custer, who was conveniently dead, took the brunt of the blame.
The truth, however, was far more complex. A Terrible Glory is the first audiobook to relate the entire story of this endlessly fascinating battle and the first to call upon all the significant research and findings of the past 25 years - which have changed significantly how this controversial event is perceived. Furthermore, it is the first to bring to light the details of the US Army cover-up - and unravel one of the greatest mysteries in US military history.
Scrupulously researched, A Terrible Glory will stand as a landmark work. Brimming with authentic detail and an unforgettable cast of characters - from Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse to Ulysses Grant and Custer himself - this is history with the sweep of a great novel.
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Battle detail
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Truth
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Much to Ponder
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The book itself was well researched and the author steered clear of conjecture or personal opinion. I appreciated that he didn’t state Custer’s death was a suicide as some do based on the reported gunshot wound to his head. Maybe it was but no no one survived that portion of the battle who was under his command.
Overall a great historical accounting of the event with context of people and events prior to the battle for context and it’s aftermath.
Great book and narration
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Outstanding!
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Interesting, well read.
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Comprehensive and Well Told
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Also enjoyed learning about Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull and, of course, the Indian scouts for Custer.
Worse than the atrocities suffered by the soldiers, both at the battlefield and after, was the horrific treatment of the Sioux before, during and after the great Sioux War.
One of the Very Best, Most Thorough Histories Ever
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great read
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Donovan’s usual deep dive…
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