In Custer’s Shadow Major Marcus Reno
In Custer’s Shadow Major Marcus Reno by Ronald Hamilton Nichols, published by University of Oklahoma Press in 2000, is a first edition that spans 407 pages. This book explores the complex life of Major Marcus Reno, who served as Custer’s second-in-command during the Battle of the Little Big Horn. It delves into the historical context of the battle, examining the roles of Reno and his fellow officers while addressing the longstanding blame directed at Custer.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of Reno’s contributions to the battle and the subsequent scrutiny he faced in the years that followed. The book employs photographs and maps to enhance understanding and visualization of the events discussed. With a focus on military history and biography, this work provides insight into the dynamics of leadership and accountability during a pivotal moment in 19th-century American history.
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During the Battle of the Little Big Horn, five entire companies of the 7th Cavalry, including their leader, George Armstrong Custer, were lost. For years the shadow of blame for the defeat has been cast upon Custer. What role did his subordinates play in the battle? Did they contribute to the Custer failure, or was he the only one to blame?
In Custer’s Shadow presents the complex life of Major Marcus Reno, Custer’s second-in-command. Employing photographs and maps to help the reader visualize the text, Ronald H. Nichols unravels the controversy surrounding Reno’s role in the battle and questions the scrutiny to which he was subjected in the years following.
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