A horse stood as the sole confirmed survivor from Custer's Last Stand
In short: While history remembers the fallen, it often overlooks those who endured. This episode explores the military career of Myles Keogh, a soldier whose service spanned three wars across two continents.
The narrative centers on Myles Keogh, an individual whose historical footprint is significant yet frequently overshadowed by the famous tragedy of Custer's Last Stand. While the human casualties are well-documented, the video highlights that the only verified survivor of that specific event was a horse.
By examining Keogh's service across three distinct wars on two continents, the episode provides a broader context for his life as a soldier. It utilizes public domain media and historical photographs to illustrate periods of warfare, aiming to recover the story of a forgotten figure in American military history.
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