so sheridan decided that they had to be taught a lesson. and then that justified the army going out to get them. custer was going to lead the troops that were gonna bring in the sioux. in late spring, custer leads his 7th cavalry deep into indian territory on the northern plains. sir! there s an indian camp up aheadk to his familiar playbook, dividing his regiment into smaller detachments, the same tactic that worked for him at washita. custer does not do his homework. he does not do his reconnaissance. that s really his short card. captain benteen, take three companies and advance on the left. major reno will advance on the right with three companies to the base of that incline. go, sir, go! general,
grandpa! [ female announcer ] stay strong, stay active with boost. the general abandons 20 of miss men on the battlefield. captain frederick benteen alerts them to his callous command. let the slandering coward come forward and face me. i am the author. i am prepared for whatever punishment you see fit. i will see you again, sir. you are dismissed.
we all have to make sacrifices, captain. permission denied. yes, sir. george custer was quite strict with a lot of his officers. it was the extreme way of getting their respect. but when custer came down hard on benteen there was some personal backing to his decision. before benteen can appeal his year old daughter dies.
very well. and it s the home field of your enemies. that s why the inpell dense intelligence is so critical. caught the indians napping. send the message back to captain benteen. we found a large indian village. bring men and ammunition quickly. yes, sir. ride back and find captain. ride as fast as you can. go. yes, sir. hurry boys, we got em. dispatch these hostiles and then head home. draw pistols. custer plunges blindly into