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I heard different on Custer's weapons. I heard it that the U.S. Gov'mint didn't want the lads to be wastin' all that expensive ammo, so the general Cav. were not issued the five (or is it seven?) shot repeaters. HOWEVER, you better believe that the Natives had them. One of several reasons Custer's actions were suicidal that day (Go Natives, gettin some payback!).
At least that's how I learned it anyways.
The main reason Custer lost IMO is he rushed forward in an attempt to stop the slaughter of settlers, leaving his Gatling guns behind. Custer was a dashing young General who died protecting his people