Back in 1978 during my trailer trucking days I got to see this. I got to the park right at closing time. The park ranger on duty was very cool. He told me he had some paper work to do and I was welcome to walk around while he finished his paperwork , I saw last stand hill from a distance I promised myself I'd come back one day It's 2023 I'm retired now and in January 2024 I'm going back Very good video well done
Brilliant video!! You sound out of breath going up hill,looks quite steep, I can imagine how a soldier would feel, running and trying to reach last stand hill, in June it would be hot with a thick uniform on, running and very scared!!
Thank you o much for watching! Its a beautiful place with a lot of history. I would love to visit England someday and make some videos there. I appreciate you!
Its an awesome experience to do something like that isnt it? Totally worth it isnt it? Im glad you got to experience it, and thanks for watching. Safe journey!
Actually you were correct the first time. The remains of the soldiers were removed from their original graves near where they fell and were reburied in a common grave around the base of the monument on Last Stand Hill. I can't remember the date right now but it is easy to find.
for sure did the best they could👍 enjoyed man, a epic place to vist, at 1500 miles from home, my hats off to you and them🙂 take care and keep up the good work and documentation, your under rated bro, but dosen't that seem to be the way these days with solid content?? haha🙂
Thank you for the kind words my man. It is greatly appreciated. I'm 1500 miles further than that now so I'm going to even 3000 from home. Or something like that. Lots of great places out here on the West Coast Explorer though so I'm looking forward to some more of that content that should get even better hopefully. Thanks again for watching. Be well.
He was buried in 1975~ by a veterans organization after years of fighting with the government and Army as he was considered ineligible since he was later court marshalled and dismissed from the service, and died in 1883 and was buried in DC. He deserved to be with his men of the 7th Cavalry and finally was.
Nice video! Unfortunately when they originally built the monument atop last stand hill & then the road from there along battle ridge they really messed up everything. the marker for Custer is not actually where he fell. The actual hill was 15 feet higher than what you see today...& it was relatively narrow, only a 30 foot diameter flat knoll on top. atop this were six dead horses in a circle & a few men & Custer was found just under the lip of the top of the knoll. then the remainder of the troops & the rough circle of dead horses were scattered a bit wider & longer down the west slope of hill. The Custer hilltop & battle ridge are therefore about 15 feet lower now because of the paved road than at the time of the battle. Terrible original work done in terms of battlefield conservation. they have done a far better job in the past 50 years to preserve things.
thats terrible to hear that there were some flaws in the original restoration. that would make the original location in the middle of a road then by today's standards? hard to believe its behind you instead of in front of you. no matter what, its a location with tremendous feeling and history. thanks for watching!
To me Reno was the only smart one ☝️. Attempting to “Live to fight another day” They all should’ve fell back when they saw how big the camp was and how outnumbered they were but Custer and his ego got everybody killed 🤷♂️ Rather than fall back and regroup a new battle plan
Back in 1978 during my trailer trucking days I got to see this. I got to the park right at closing time. The park ranger on duty was very cool. He told me he had some paper work to do and I was welcome to walk around while he finished his paperwork , I saw last stand hill from a distance I promised myself I'd come back one day It's 2023 I'm retired now and in January 2024 I'm going back Very good video well done
Back in 1978 during my trailer trucking days I got to see this. I got to the park right at closing time. The park ranger on duty was very cool. He told me he had some paper work to do and I was welcome to walk around while he finished his paperwork , I saw last stand hill from a distance I promised myself I'd come back one day It's 2023 I'm retired now and in January 2024 I'm going back Very good video well done
Back in 1978 during my trailer trucking days I got to see this. I got to the park right at closing time. The park ranger on duty was very cool. He told me he had some paper work to do and I was welcome to walk around while he finished his paperwork , I saw last stand hill from a distance I promised myself I'd come back one day It's 2023 I'm retired now and in January 2024 I'm going back Very good video well done
Back in 1978 during my trailer trucking days I got to see this. I got to the park right at closing time. The park ranger on duty was very cool. He told me he had some paper work to do and I was welcome to walk around while he finished his paperwork , I saw last stand hill from a distance
I promised myself I'd come back one day
It's 2023 I'm retired now and in January 2024 I'm going back
Very good video well done
Brilliant video!!
You sound out of breath going up hill,looks quite steep, I can imagine how a soldier would feel, running and trying to reach last stand hill, in June it would be hot with a thick uniform on, running and very scared!!
Thankyou very much for posting this.
I live in Britain and I would love to visit this historic place. Perhaps I will one day.
Thank you o much for watching! Its a beautiful place with a lot of history. I would love to visit England someday and make some videos there. I appreciate you!
Love it!
Thanks Angie! It was a wonderful park.
Was on my bucket list too. I’ve been twice now. I just got in my car and drove 1200 miles. So peaceful out there.
Its an awesome experience to do something like that isnt it? Totally worth it isnt it? Im glad you got to experience it, and thanks for watching. Safe journey!
Actually you were correct the first time. The remains of the soldiers were removed from their original graves near where they fell and were reburied in a common grave around the base of the monument on Last Stand Hill. I can't remember the date right now but it is easy to find.
Wow. That just adds to the entire significance of the place even more. I hope to visit again and see the rest of the battlefield. Thanks for watching!
At final.moments I doubt there was any organised movemen once crazy Horse came by charging over the hill
for sure did the best they could👍 enjoyed man, a epic place to vist, at 1500 miles from home, my hats off to you and them🙂 take care and keep up the good work and documentation, your under rated bro, but dosen't that seem to be the way these days with solid content?? haha🙂
Thank you for the kind words my man. It is greatly appreciated. I'm 1500 miles further than that now so I'm going to even 3000 from home. Or something like that. Lots of great places out here on the West Coast Explorer though so I'm looking forward to some more of that content that should get even better hopefully. Thanks again for watching. Be well.
I was there summer of 2018. Saw Major Reno's grave in the cemetery.
I will definitely revisit sometime. Its a lot to take in in a day. A very solemn and beautiful place. Thanks for watching!
He was buried in 1975~ by a veterans organization after years of fighting with the government and Army as he was considered ineligible since he was later court marshalled and dismissed from the service, and died in 1883 and was buried in DC. He deserved to be with his men of the 7th Cavalry and finally was.
Yes he did. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing!
Nice video!
Unfortunately when they originally built the monument atop last stand hill & then the road from there along battle ridge they really messed up everything. the marker for Custer is not actually where he fell.
The actual hill was 15 feet higher than what you see today...& it was relatively narrow, only a 30 foot diameter flat knoll on top.
atop this were six dead horses in a circle & a few men & Custer was found just under the lip of the top of the knoll. then the remainder of the troops & the rough circle of dead horses were scattered a bit wider & longer down the west slope of hill.
The Custer hilltop & battle ridge are therefore about 15 feet lower now because of the paved road than at the time of the battle.
Terrible original work done in terms of battlefield conservation. they have done a far better job in the past 50 years to preserve things.
thats terrible to hear that there were some flaws in the original restoration. that would make the original location in the middle of a road then by today's standards? hard to believe its behind you instead of in front of you. no matter what, its a location with tremendous feeling and history. thanks for watching!
To me Reno was the only smart one ☝️. Attempting to “Live to fight another day” They all should’ve fell back when they saw how big the camp was and how outnumbered they were but Custer and his ego got everybody killed 🤷♂️ Rather than fall back and regroup a new battle plan
The Indian markers are not graves its were Indians fell 3:40 And custard actually had two brothers die with him. Also a cousin and a brother-in-law
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I think those flowers are field bindweed
Thanks for letting me know, and thanks so much for watching, i appreciate you!
25 women's graves are still missing!!! What happened???
I don’t know. I’ve never heard that before. If true then its tragic.
Back in 1978 during my trailer trucking days I got to see this. I got to the park right at closing time. The park ranger on duty was very cool. He told me he had some paper work to do and I was welcome to walk around while he finished his paperwork , I saw last stand hill from a distance
I promised myself I'd come back one day
It's 2023 I'm retired now and in January 2024 I'm going back
Very good video well done
Back in 1978 during my trailer trucking days I got to see this. I got to the park right at closing time. The park ranger on duty was very cool. He told me he had some paper work to do and I was welcome to walk around while he finished his paperwork , I saw last stand hill from a distance
I promised myself I'd come back one day
It's 2023 I'm retired now and in January 2024 I'm going back
Very good video well done
Back in 1978 during my trailer trucking days I got to see this. I got to the park right at closing time. The park ranger on duty was very cool. He told me he had some paper work to do and I was welcome to walk around while he finished his paperwork , I saw last stand hill from a distance
I promised myself I'd come back one day
It's 2023 I'm retired now and in January 2024 I'm going back
Very good video well done