Arikara Narrative of Custer's Campaign and the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Eyewitness accounts from the Arikara scouts who accompanied Custer provide a unique perspective on the Battle of the Little Bighorn, revealing insights often overlooked in traditional narratives. Collected through interviews by Orin G. Libby in 1912, these testimonies highlight the scouts' critical role in Custer's campaigns from 1874 to 1876 and their pre-battle beliefs about the Sioux's formidable medicine. Their stories shed light on the factors contributing to Custer's defeat, emphasizing the complexity of this historical event.