Custer's Last Stand......

[thedeserttortoise]

I just finished reading about the archaeologist Richard Fox who was instrumental in rewriting the history of Custer's last stand. He used approx. 60 volunteers with metal detectors to map primarily the firearms artifacts and to scrutinize those in a forensic manner to determine the eb and flow of the battle and its participants. Really a fascinating read. But to the point. Its been a bit over 120 years since the battle and most of the artifacts dug were within 6 inches of the surface. Just an interesting side note. Tortoise

 

[Elton]

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[ROADKING]

I would love to read this were do you find the article sounds very interesting.ROADKING

 

[Elton]

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[thedeserttortoise]

I found a lot of information by googling Richard A Fox. Here are a few of the links. I've ordered his book which you can read an preview on from I believe the 2ND link. This preview comes up at various lengths each time you run it. You want to get to about pg 70 or more. Once I got further where it breaks down all the gathered data. I hope you find it interesting. Tortoise


http://www.sha.org/unlockingthepast/cultures_in_conflict/fox.htm

http://books.google.com/books?id=dpaWb9WmbPUC&dq=richard+a+fox+archaeologist&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=dnypNf3Ql0&sig=JSBZP-fFUK3688KUMaqB0m2QReg&hl=en&ei=8OotSr_eEIjKtgeP46GBDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Archaeology-History-and-Custers-Last-Battle/Richard-Allan-Fox/e/9780806129983

http://books.google.com/books?id=qWfDf5z5KRwC&pg=PT1&lpg=PT1&dq=richard+a+fox+archaeologist&source=bl&ots=j9gDIJZSh5&sig=Q4HiL8o-zjRr_GSyZWeM2SwIUZU&hl=en&ei=8OotSr_eEIjKtgeP46GBDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6