Winter Campaign of 1868: Custer's Icy Confrontation in Indian Territory

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Brace yourself for an exciting journey as we take a riveting plunge into the icy depths of military history, focusing on the winter campaign of 1868 and 1869 in Indian territory. Our adventure begins with the Custer's 7th US Cavalry and the 19th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry’s unyielding march across chilling winds and treacherous rivers, to establish a new supply camp. We paint a vivid picture of their determination, their confrontations with the Native Americans, as well as their recreational buffalo hunts. We even recount General Sheridan's chilling tale of being trapped in a blizzard!
The adventure continues as we delve into the establishment of Camp Supply and subsequent winter quarters, sharing tales of the back-breaking work of cutting trees for building materials and digging trenches. You'll witness the strategic genius of Major Elliot and General Custer as they boost their soldiers' morale with a dash of whiskey! We also recount the construction of Camp Supply, demonstrating the unwavering resolve of the soldiers, and end with a thrilling encounter of what the Osage Indians believed to be the ghost of an Arapaho warrior. Strap in for this frosty ride into the past as we spotlight the tenacity of the brave soldiers who faced the biting cold and relentless battles to carve out fortresses in the wilderness.

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Chapters

1. Winter Campaign in Indian Territory (00:00:16)

2. Establishing Camp Supply and Winter Quarters (00:12:31)

3. Whiskey Permits and Building Fort Beecher (00:17:11)