Gibbon Gets There — Too Late
Some maintain that Custer was to have met General Terry along with Colonel Gibbon’s Montana Column on June 26. It might be noted that those making this assertion usually have already placed themselves in...
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Great Escapes: Abandoned Soldiers Who Survived Reno’s Retreat
Readers might recall earlier mention of George Herendeen and his harrowing escape after Reno’s Little Bighorn retreat. He was not alone. In fact, his leadership helped save the lives of at least a dozen...
George Herendeen: Salty Civilian Scout and Unheralded Hero of the Little Bighorn
Born in 1846 and orphaned at age 13, George Herendeen grew up tough. It paid off. His salt and savvy showed through at the Little Bighorn. He saved not only his own scalp but...
Brand-new Novel Now Available! Historical Fiction! Bighorn to the Big Hole: Fights That Forged A Scout. Ebook now available on Amazon; Paperback Out Soon!
Based on real people, places and events, this historical novel tracks scout Jed Morgan through events surrounding the Little Bighorn and the Big Hole battle to the Bearpaw battle . . . and beyond!...
Decoration Day: A Short History and a Call to Remembrance
While many of us observed Memorial Day this past week, few of us likely know and appreciate its history. Probably fewer remain who still refer to the day as “Decoration Day.” However, the observance...
Clusters of Custers: Making It “Hard for Mother”
Many remember the 1998 movie “Saving Private Ryan.” Set in World War II, it follows a squadron sent to find a family’s last remaining son out of four who enlisted. It was loosely based...
Women’s History: Females Who Fought at the Rosebud
With March politically designated at Women’s history month, the Rosebud Battle will get an early mention. The battle itself will be featured more fully on or near June 17th, its sesquicentennial. However, a pair...
The Seventh Cavalry’s Irish Contingent
As we approach St. Patrick’s Day, this topic bears mention: Immigrants from numerous nations were prevalent in both armies during our nation’s Civil War. In fact, many officer positions were filled for political purposes...
Songs of the Seventh: Garryowen
Songs of the Seventh: Garryowen The Seventh Cavalry Regiment and the song “Garryowen” are virtually synonymous – at least to anyone who has a passing familiarity with either. The two have appeared together in...
Fort Pease
Background: On February 18, 1876 Paul McCormick, an area trader, trudged into Fort Ellis with a request for military relief. He had come from Fort Pease, a trading fort located along the Yellowstone River...
