Little Bighorn: Crazy Horse, Reno & A Valley of Death (w/ Jocko!) | History Traveler Episode 342
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Published 2024-04-04
Following the splitting of his forces, Custer would split his force again and send Major Marcus Reno into the Little Bighorn valley where a mixed tribe encampment under the leadership of Sitting Bull are situated. What Reno didn't know is that he had just been fed into a valley of death. We're exploring this battlefield with Jocko Willink, Leif Babin and the crew at Echelon Front to learn more about the history of what happened here in 1876 and what lessons we can learn from it.
NOTE: THIS WAS FILMED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE OWNER. THIS PLACE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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And if you liked this episode, check out Leif Babin's breakdown of The Battle of the Little Bighorn here: • Navy SEAL Breaks Down Leadership Take...
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All Comments (21)
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The markers were the most moving aspect of the battlefield for me. It made it crystal clear how the battle unfolded and makes it very easy to imagine the (horrible) scenes. Especially the stand of Myles Keogh on the way to Last Stand Hill where the markers are together with then a string of them so you can see the initial line and then guys running for the hill only to be cut down. Sobering and moving.
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I LOVE THIS VIDEO. Please do more videos about famous battles between Native Americans and American forces. Tecumseh...Daniel Boone...Wounded Knee, etc. You do a wonderful job JD. 😎
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I always loved the bit in The Last Samurai when Tom Cruise is in captivity and the Samurai is interesting hearing more about Custer, with almost a look of admiration on his face. Then Tom says no, he was a man who fell in love with his own legend. That always stuck with me.
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Native American history is what lacking the most, love this "live" style of explanation, feels like I'm at The Little Bighorn myself
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I was fortunate in that my high school American History teacher was one of the best teachers I ever encountered including university, medical school and post graduate degree. His thesis was on the American Revolution but he made all aspects of American History come alive. Many thanks James Fleet.
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I said this last video, but again what beautiful countryside. I love the sound of the crickets. I am so excited for the rest of this series! As a North Dakota resident, this story is "close to home" in many ways.
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I visited the grave of Thomas J Stowers, in Baxter Tennessee, listed as the “sole survivor” of Little Bighorn. He didn’t fight, really, but the history of his story just adds to crazy reality of what happened. Very interesting series!!
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Great explanation by Jocko on what’s available to learn here… it’s so much to unpack… one thing’s for certain… we learned the value of effective leadership - and the outcome from a lack of it… 🥃
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Going to see this battlefield is on my "bucket list". May they ALL rest in peace.⚔️🪓
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Probably the most fascinating videos I've seen of yours.
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Great series.Did you know the natives were a lot better armed than the trooper's.The natives had a lot of Henrys and Winchesters repeating rifles, while the troopers were armed with the1874 trap door sharps which is a single shot rifle,and to make it worse it had a tendency to jam up when it got to hot, because of the copper bullets.Another interesting note,when my Grandpa was a young cowboy at the turn of the twentieth century, spent a lot of time on the Sioux reservations and got to know a lot of the warriors who fought that day and knew that my grandpa uncle was killed there. So one old warrior who liked my grandpa gave him a 1874 trap door sharps rifle with a 7th cav marked on the stock from the battle to honor his uncle. Another little fact Lonesome Charlie Reynolds was the Custer scout who rode,to Ft Laramie to spread the news of gold in the Black Hills
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Loving this series. I been obsessed with battle of Little Bighorn for a long time
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Yes, a great series. Thanks for going all the way to Montana, JD. Cinematography is absolutely beautiful.
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First presenter was right on target about the importance of history to the human experience, and experiences to come.
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I was at the battlefield in 2001 for the 125th anniversary celebration. The 90+ year old daughter of one the troopers with Reno's command was in attendance. she was born in 2010, as I remember. She had brought a container of hardtack with her for the museum that her dad had kept since the battle. She was from PA as I recall.
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Great series, you are great at storytelling. You make it very interesting. Can't wait for next episodes.
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Loving this new series!
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Love your videos! So informational
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Great series!
