One of the most commonly dramatized and yet poorly studied battles in American history is Custer's Last Stand. Snelson's book asks some common sense questions. How could Custer and his men have fought an heroic battle that lasted less than 15 minutes and inflicted fewer than 100 casualties on the Sioux and Cheyenne? Why did the surviors of the 7th Calvary want Reno to replace Custer? Why did a man who led over 200 troopers to their deaths become a hero?