I Fought With Custer
I Fought With Custer
Charles Windolph
Jocko Willink
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 48
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I Fought With Custer

I Fought with Custer: The Story of Sergeant Windolph, last survivor of the Battle of the Little Big Horn

Charles Windolph
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Charles Windolph
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In the shadow of American history, where legends and truths intertwine, "I Fought With Custer" stands as a monumental testament to one of the most iconic battles ever waged on American soil. Through the eyes of Sergeant Charles Windolph, the last white survivor of the harrowing Battle of the Little Big Horn, readers are transported to that fateful day in June 1876, when the Seventh Cavalry met its destiny. Windolph’s vivid recollections, forged in the crucible of combat and preserved through nearly seven decades of reflection, offer an unparalleled glimpse into the chaos, valor, and tragedy of a battle that would forever shape the narrative of the American West. Beyond the gunsmoke and the glory, this narrative is bolstered by the meticulous research of Frazier and Robert Hunt, who delve deep into the events leading up to the battle and the contentious investigations that followed. Their work illuminates not just the moments of courage and calamity but also the complex tapestry of political, cultural, and military forces that culminated in this momentous clash. "I Fought With Custer" is not merely a recounting of history; it is a bridge to an era defined by its fierce conflicts and its relentless pursuit of progress, told by a man who not only survived it but also bore witness to the end of an epoch.

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Released
1987
1 Sep
Length
247
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Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 48
— Charles Windolph, I Fought With Custer

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