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Where They Fell

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Where They Fell

Uploaded: April 15, 2011

Description

The tombstones locate where the men died. Most were later buried in a single grave.
Following the recovery of Custer's body, his remains, along with those of his brother, Tom, were buried on the battlefield side by side in a shallow grave, after being covered by pieces of tent canvas and blankets. One year later, Custer's remains and those of many of his officers were recovered and sent back east for reinterment in more formal burials. Custer was reinterred with full military honors at West Point Cemetery on October 10, 1877. The battle site was designated a National Cemetery in 1876.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 6.00 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 15, 2011

The battle was the most famous action of the Great Sioux War of 1876–77. The U.S. Seventh Cavalry, including the Custer Battalion, a force of 700 men led by George Armstrong Custer, suffered a severe defeat. Five of the Seventh's companies were annihilated; Custer was killed, as were two of his brothers, a nephew, and a brother-in-law. Total U.S. deaths were 268, including scouts, and 55 were wounded. #1369477

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 15, 2011

Excellent history along with this beautiful capture, Denny. Fantastic details. comp. and colors. #9351677

Ray Thoms April 15, 2011

Great image with great history Dennie.... #9351741

Ellen Hodges April 15, 2011

Wonderful light and capture, Denny!! Every once in awhile when Custer's name comes up, I often wonder about the whole thing. It always seems it could have been handles better. But, I guess it ALWAYS looks that way when looking back in time. #9351768

Robert R. Goodman April 15, 2011

Hi Denny,At least he went out in a Blaze Of Glory.LOL!I'm sure he impressed the indians with his Bravado.Outstanding capture my friend,Excellent info.Love old west history.Needed a little good news this morning,so I looked at weather forcast.That didn't help,Hot and Dry for the next five months!!!!! #9352252

Ron McEwan April 15, 2011

Great tribute Denny, I have walked the battle field; trying to visualize what happened in those to days. #9352355

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 15, 2011

Thank you very much Tammy, Ray, Ellen, Bobby and Ron! #9352422

Mike Clime April 15, 2011

Nice capture and history lesson, Denny! Don't feel too bad about his death though as I have some Native American blood in me. #9352432

John Connolly April 15, 2011

Wonderful vision and history Denny! Thanks for sharing! #9352543

Amy M. Wilson April 15, 2011

Fantastic history lesson and captures... love the lighting, colors and details, Denny! #9352963

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 15, 2011

Thanks ever so much Mike, John and Amy! #9353198

Jack Gaskin April 15, 2011

NICE ONES and lots of great info....
Never realized he was buried at the Point ...

Happy Shooting
Jack
#9353239

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 15, 2011

Excellent capture of this memorable spot, Denny; and a good reminder of this history behind it! #9353252

Robert K. Bemus level-classic April 16, 2011

Love the detail of the tombstone and the blur of the grass-- excellent POV and capture, Denny!!

Great info and history as well...with all the stuff going on in the world today, we humans, sadly, seem to never learn from the past...(wow-- that was deep; if I had been Custer, the battle would've been called Robert's Hasty Retreat...haha) #9353328

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 16, 2011

Thank you very much Jack, Ann and Robert! #9354118

Tammy Espino April 16, 2011

Fantastic capture and history :) #9354379

Stan Kwasniowski April 17, 2011

Denny, what a great shot, I was here once, and enjoyed every minute of my visit. We were allowed 30 min, travelling on a bus tour #9355315

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