Little Bighorn Campaign

by Wayne Michael Sarf

Book Overview

The destruction of George Armstrong Custer's command at Little Bighorn by the Sioux and Northern Cheyenne on 25 June, 1876 has been etched in the national memory and has remained one of America's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0938289217
• ISBN13: 9780938289210
• Release Date: April 1993
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Little Bighorn!

As one who has collected and read scores of books on Custer and the Little Bighorn, I must say that this book is the most concise, even-handed, and readible account of this most controversial period in American history. The author makes the many facets and personalities of the events of the summers of 1876-1877 come alive with his colorful writing and honest evaluation. This book is the perfect starter for anyone who is either casually interested in the story or is a useful summary for those veterans who have been fascinated with the Little Bighorn and Custer for some time. Also the sidebars used throughout the text help to make the persons, places, and things of the campaign stand out in their historical context. I heartilly recommend this book and am very happy that it is now out in paperback for an even greater audience. If you want to know the story of the Sioux War of 1876 and 1877, begin here!

An Objective Up to Date Complete History of the LBH

Wayne Sarf has researched all the master historians in the past and present to provide a fascinating well written history and objective book on the LBH and Sioux Campaign. The book tells the complete history of the campaign from its inception to its finale, Custer's and the Sioux's as a free people. Sarf quotes both the participants concerning their actions in the campaign as well as perspectives of major historians. He also offers his own views based on the historical record and logic. An important example is his evidence and commentary concerning General Terry's June 26th rendezvouz which is pure fiction and self serving. As Sarf well proves, Custer acted judiciously and appropriately based on the information, circumstances and the expectations provided to him in synch with all the military commanders . Unfortunately for him, the circumstances changed once he was committed to the attack. Wonderful perspectives including side bars on the military participants, weapons and Native Americans. Also includes a readers guide for additional reading including critiques and some cheeky comments.

The Little Bighorn Campaign

This book is the best overview of the 1876 Custer Campaign available. Because the author has covered all salient facets of this disaster, the novice reader will gain expert status, and the Custer Buff will be challenged to delve even deeper into the Custer mystery. This book is a pleasurable read and will always will be kept close at hand.

An excellent introduction to the Little Big Horn

I would strongly recommend Wayne Sarf's book to anyone wishing to learn about the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Although numerous titles have been published delving deep into narrow and murky corners of that famous event, they are best approached by readers who already have a firm grounding into the who's and what's of the battle, and this is the book which provides that fundamental knowledge. Wayne Sarf's conclusions about controversial matters are both well-considered and reasonable.

Clearly written and accurate, a "must read"

Wayne Sarf's Little Bighorn Campaign is a clearly written and accurate account of the famous battle of 1876. Its other great virtue is balance. Sarf presents all aspects of this complex event in a fair and readable manner, a "must read" for anyone interested in the Littler Bighorn Campaign.