I Fought with Custer

The Story of Sergeant Windolph

Sergeant Charles Windolph was the last white survivor of the Battle of Little Big Horn when he told his story nearly 70 years later. A six-year veteran in the Seventh Cavalry, Windolph rode in the 1873 Yellowstone Expedition, and the 1874 Black Hills Expedition. He fought in Captain Benteen's troops on the fatal Sunday, and vividly recalls the battle that wiped out Custer's command. Equally vivid is the evidence marshaled by historians Frazier and Robert Hunt.©1894 Frazier & Robert Hunt (P)2003 Book in Motion

Had to visit Little Big Horn after this book.

This book and "They died with Custer" were two books that pushed me to go see Little Big Horn for myself.

Brings history to life

The audio brought recollections of the people that were there to life adding a rich texture to the history. The authors reference all material they present and tried their best to show multiple viewpoints. I liked this audio book so much I ordered a hard copy to add to my library.

Excellent perspective on a historical event

The story provides a very personal point of view on the experience of Sgt Charles Windolph. The last survivor of the 7th cavalry at the Little Bighorn.

Added History

If you liked Nathaniel Philbrick's The last stand. This book is a perfect addition to the facts learned in Philbricks history of the battle.
A point of view from a Bentine admirer that supports a opinion from the troops that lived with the fallen soldiers.

Authentic Account

If you are a Custer, military or American History addict, this should keep you happy. I greatly enjoyed the narrator's style who made me feel I was sitting down with the Old Sargeant. Listening to someone who was there at the Little Big Horn; hearing about his friends; how his regiment looked after Commanche, the horse that was the only living thing to survive on the Cavalry's side; how they found the body of Custer. So much better than the endless surveys of who said what and did what with orders and whose fault it was. Just the facts, as remembered by the reminiscences of a Medal of Honor recipient; reflections on Custer at the personal level; his love and respect for Captain Bentine; his fond memories of comrades. And that indelible integrity of an old soldier who had seen it all.