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The Field Diary Of Edward Settle Godfrey: Commanding Company K, 7th Cavalry Regiment Under George Armstrong Custer

The Field Diary Of Edward Settle Godfrey: Commanding Company K, 7th Cavalry Regiment Under George Armstrong Custer

Godfrey, Edward Settle
Stewart, Edgar
Stewart, Jane

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Military Biographies19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258095327
ISBN13: 9781258095321
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 26 2011
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Field Diary of Edward Settle Godfrey is a historical book that provides a firsthand account of the Battle of Little Bighorn. The book is a compilation of diary entries made by Edward Settle Godfrey, who was the commander of Company K in the 7th Cavalry Regiment under George Armstrong Custer. The diary entries cover the period from May 17, 1876, to July 6, 1876, which was the day after the battle. Godfrey's diary provides an intimate look into the daily life of a soldier during the Indian Wars. He describes the harsh conditions of the terrain, the challenges of supply and communication, and the tensions between the different units of the army. The diary also provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the battle, including Custer's decision to split his forces and the subsequent discovery of the Indian village. Godfrey's descriptions of the battle itself are vivid and harrowing, as he describes the chaos and confusion of the fighting. The Field Diary of Edward Settle Godfrey is an important historical document that sheds light on one of the most famous battles in American history. It provides a unique perspective on the events of the time and offers valuable insights into the experiences of the soldiers who fought in the Indian Wars.Edited With Introduction And Notes By Carl S. Dentzel. Commanding Company K, 7th Cavalry Regiment Under George Armstrong Custer In The Sioux Encounter At The Battle Of The Little Big Horn Covering The Period From May 17, 1876, When The Expedition Commanded By Brigadier General Alfred H. Terry Left Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory Until The Return Of The Battered Regiment A Few Days After September 24, 1876, To The Same Place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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