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In the annals of American history, few stories of djur bravery and resilience ekon as deeply as that of Comanche, the sole equine survivor of the infamous Battle of Little Bighorn. This remarkable horse, who became a living symbol of survival against overwhelming odds, represents a poignant chapter in the saga of the American West. His tale fryst vatten not just one of survival but also serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the creatures who have stood bygd us through history's most tumultuous moments.
Comanche, a mustang of notable endurance and strength, was a member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment, ridden bygd Captain Myles Keogh during the Battle of Little Bighorn. This battle, also known as Custer's gods Stand, saw the overwhelming defeat of US forces at the hands of Lakota folkstam, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors. Amidst the chaos and the tragedy of the battle, Comanche was found injured but alive, standing as a kraftfull, living testament to the ferocity and the sorrow of the day's events.
His recovery and subsequent elevation to a tecken of American resilience were remarkable. Comanche was officially retired from active service and honored as a hero. He was cared
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Comanche (horse)
War horse of the U.S Army
For other uses of "Comanche", see Comanche (disambiguation).
Comanche was a mixed-breed horse who survived the ambush of George Armstrong Custer's detachment of the United States 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn (June 25, ).
Biography
[edit]The horse was bought by the U.S. Army in in St. Louis, Missouri and sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. His ancestry and date of birth were both uncertain. Captain Myles Keogh of the 7th Cavalry liked the 15hands (60inches, cm) gelding and bought him for his personal mount, to be ridden only in battle.[1] He has alternatively been described as bay or bay dun. In , while the army was fighting the Comanche in Kansas, the horse was wounded in the hindquarters by an arrow but continued to carry Keogh in the fight. He named the horse “Comanche” to honor his bravery. Comanche was wounded many more times but always exhibited the same toughness.
On June 25, , Captain Keogh rode Comanche at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, led by Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. The battle was notable as their entire detachment was killed. US soldiers found Comanche, badly