A study of the Battle of Little Big Horn which weaves a wealth of original drawings (mostly done by Indian who were participants of the actual battle), photographs and paintings, both by Indian and white artists with recreated live cavalry action on the site itself. Narrated by John McIntire. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
505214
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Battles
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Cavalry
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Soldiers - United States
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Historical perspectives
Crafts & Visual Arts → Images, Photographic
Crafts & Visual Arts → Indians of North America - Art
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Historical re-enactments
History → Indians of North America - History
History → United States - Civilization - History
History → United States - History - 1865-1921
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)