Archaeological Insights into the Custer Battle - Fox, Richard A.; Scott, Douglas D.
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In August, 1983, a grassfire raged up Deep Ravine and across the dry, grass-covered battlefield where, in 1876, men of the Seventh U.S. Cavalry under George Armstrong Custer had fought and died at the hands of a Sioux and Cheyenne force led by Sitting Bull. The removal of the normally dense ground cover revealed enough evidence to suggest that an archaeological survey would be fruitful and perhaps could address some unanswered questions about the battle. Describing archaeological investigations during the first year (1984) of a two-year survey, this book offers a detailed analysis of the…mehr

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In August, 1983, a grassfire raged up Deep Ravine and across the dry, grass-covered battlefield where, in 1876, men of the Seventh U.S. Cavalry under George Armstrong Custer had fought and died at the hands of a Sioux and Cheyenne force led by Sitting Bull. The removal of the normally dense ground cover revealed enough evidence to suggest that an archaeological survey would be fruitful and perhaps could address some unanswered questions about the battle. Describing archaeological investigations during the first year (1984) of a two-year survey, this book offers a detailed analysis of the physical evidence remaining after the battle. Precise information regarding the locations of artifacts and painstaking analyses of the artifacts themselves have uncovered much new information about the guns used in the battle by the victorious Indian warriors. Not only have the types of guns been identified, but through the use of archaeological and criminal-investigative techniques the actual numbers of firearms can now be estimated. This analysis of the battlefield, which represents a significant advance in methodology, shows that the two forces left artifacts in what can be defined as "combatant patterns." What did happen after Custer's trumpeter, John Martin-dispatched with an order for Captain Benteen to "be quick"-turned and saw the doomed battalion for the last time? Written to satisfy both professional and layman, this book is a vital complement to the historical record.
Autorenporträt
Douglas D. Scott is a professor of Bible and Theology for the Global University Graduate School of Theology. His doctoral work focused on the fields of theology and apologetics. He also earned an MDiv and MS in Bible and Theology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. His undergraduate Business Administration degree is from Colorado Christian University. Douglas Scott and his wife Suzan are originally from Colorado, and currently reside in Missouri. They have one daughter (Melisa), a son-in-law (Tim), and two grandsons (Deric and Zechariah). The Scotts serve as Assemblies of God world missionaries (AGWM) with International Ministries and Global University. As missionaries, they served several years in South Africa as interim directors and faculty members of a Bible school. Presently they enjoy a worldwide higher education teaching ministry and serve in various roles at Global University.