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I had always heard that the horse ,Comanche, and the 17 year old Crow scout ,Curley,were the only survivors. Now I read that Frank Finkel also survived. Here is link to the story:http://www.historynet.com/magazines/wild_west/6936657.html?page=1&c=y
I have been fortunate enough to go twice. I had done extensive reading on the battle before I went. The last trip we took a tour with a Crow Indian guide. I never realized until then that the average Crow was 6 feet tall.The first trip I was sitting listening to some young Ranger give a lecture on the weapons used. He was discussing the 45-70 Carbine used by the cavalry. He pointed to the huge marble monument and stated that one shot from a 45-70 could topple it. YEAH, RIGHT and my .177 pellet gun is a good choice for elephants too. That monument is about ten feet tall. I have several 45-70s and 50-70s none of which would do more that spatter on that marble.
