Command Decisions (2004): S01E13 – Battle of Little Bighorn

Introduction Match wits with the greatest military leaders and go behind the scenes of the most intriguing battles in history. Outline The Old West erupts in violence when American settlers encroach on Indian lands. George Custer and the 7th Cavalry ride in to force the Indians onto reservations, but Sioux leader Crazy Horse is defiant.…

Andrew Marshall

16/06/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Leadership, Military Strategy, War

Introduction

Match wits with the greatest military leaders and go behind the scenes of the most intriguing battles in history.

Outline

The Old West erupts in violence when American settlers encroach on Indian lands. George Custer and the 7th Cavalry ride in to force the Indians onto reservations, but Sioux leader Crazy Horse is defiant. His people will not let go without a fight. Their fate and Custer’s will be decided at the Battle of Little Big Horn. During this programme viewers face the questions that could win or lose the battle from the viewpoint of Crazy Horse himself.

Command Decisions Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 22 October 2004.
Rating: TV-PG.
Running Time: 30 minutes (18-22 minutes minus adverts).
Country: US.
Language: English.