Fox News - Legends and Lies The Real West (2015) Part 8 George Custer

Legends And Lies The Real West

Legends & Lies will feature a portrayal of the critical moment that made each American hero renowned, along with first-hand accounts from direct descendants and historians. Coupling that with the support of archival photographs and special effects, viewers will see the forensic science and hear the analysis, giving them a chance to decipher the true story behind each hero and separate the legend from the lie. The hour-long episodes will recount the tales of the greatest characters of America’s Wild West, including Jesse James, David Crockett, Doc Holliday, and Billy the Kid.

Part 8 George Custer

American martyr or incompetent general? Despite a less than impressive record at West Point, Custer excels in combat while fighting for the Union during the Civil War. He proves himself a skilful tactician and fearless warrior, some of it due to uncanny good luck. When Custer leads his men of the 7th Calvary across the Great Plains, the battlefield and his enemy take on a new and more challenging form. Contrary to legend, the fiasco of Custer's last stand could have been prevented.

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