Custer's Civil War exploits had made him a national hero. His loss came as a shock to the nation. This glorified myth persisted for over a hundred years-until the archaeological analysis of Dr. Richard Fox. Employing innovative archaeological techniques, historical documents, the 1876 cavalry tactics, combat behavior studies, and the long neglected Indian eyewitness testimony, Richard Fox constructed a battle that stands in sharp contrast to the Last Stand myth. With cavalry re-enactments, archival photos, Indian ledger art, scenes of archaeological work, maps and models of the battlefield, Richard Fox reveals his findings, and constructs the battle event by event, debunking the Custer myth in this vivid and engrossing video filmed at the Little Bighorn Battlefield.
Computer graphics combine with aerial photographs to show Custer Battlefield as never before.
This 1912 Thomas Ince film is the oldest Custer film in existence. Included with the tape is a reproduction of the eight page promotion pamphlet which triumpeted the 1912 production. It's rare Americana at its best. A tour of the Reno-Benteen defense site, Wier Point and Last Stand Hill give a complete picture of Little Bighorn Battlefield. Approximately 30 Minutes.