There were many army survivors of Little Big Horn, only those under the direct command of Custer were killed to the last man, Cpt. Keogh, Maj. Reno and most of their men lived through the battle.
Apparently more nuclear bombs have been dropped on the Carolinas than were dropped on Japan. Two bombs were dropped on North Carolina in 1961. A nuclear core from one of the bombs was never recovered.
Comanche was a very smart horse. At the first sight of the annoyed Native Americans, Comanche neighed “Heeeeee’s aaaaaall yoooourrrrrrrrss!”, bucked Custer off his saddle, and scampered away as fast as he could!
Of course Comanche survived!! All he had to do was outrun Custer!
Here’s Wikipedia’s story on the bomb drop. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_Mars_Bluff_B-47_nuclear_weapon_loss_incident They lost another on that year that hasn’t been found. Here’s the story on that one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_Tybee_Island_mid-air_collision
“They did not all die. When the smoke cleared on the evening of June 26, 262 were dead, 68 were wounded and six later died of their wounds. Custer’s Battalion – C, E, F, I and L companies – was wiped out, but the majority of the seven other companies under Major Marcus Reno and Captain Frederick Benteen survived.”https://www.historynet.com/ten-myths-of-the-little-bighorn.htm
Capt. Myles Keogh’s body was buried at the Custer Monument in Montana. BUT- he was later exhumed, brought to Auburn, NY (where I grew up) and reburied in Fort Hill Cemetery; by some friends. Auburn is a LONG way from Montana!
There was no armed warhead on the bomb. A crater was made because a big metal object hit the ground. My father’s job in the Air Force was in missle maintenance.
Actually – there were two separate events of dropping nuclear bombs on the Carolinas, one in 1958: presumably the one @tkcoker was near. The next time was not long after that, in Jan ’61, when the B-52 broke apart (killing some of the crew). The bombs DID have their nuclear cores in them – the one core is still presumed buried a couple hundred feet under the surface of the swamp, after much searching, including in more recent years.FYI – the core is not capable of exploding, though when they accidentally turn that spot into condominiums, the radiation level will eventually get too high, especially if they include a basement and do a good job of making the place energy efficient.
Leroy almost 4 years ago
The apples are fine. Just dial it back a little on the coring maneuver, okay??
oldpine52 almost 4 years ago
There were many army survivors of Little Big Horn, only those under the direct command of Custer were killed to the last man, Cpt. Keogh, Maj. Reno and most of their men lived through the battle.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
how bad was the damage of the farmers themselves from that bomb?
flashdrive1988 almost 4 years ago
Gee, I have always wondered whatever happened to Johnny Appleseed?
pearlsbs almost 4 years ago
Apparently more nuclear bombs have been dropped on the Carolinas than were dropped on Japan. Two bombs were dropped on North Carolina in 1961. A nuclear core from one of the bombs was never recovered.
https://taskandpurpose.com/history/nuclear-bomb-accident-north-carolina/
flashdrive1988 almost 4 years ago
Comanche was a very smart horse. At the first sight of the annoyed Native Americans, Comanche neighed “Heeeeee’s aaaaaall yoooourrrrrrrrss!”, bucked Custer off his saddle, and scampered away as fast as he could!
Of course Comanche survived!! All he had to do was outrun Custer!
Bilan almost 4 years ago
Did the Indians kill all of the other horses? If so, why?
Or did they keep them (which would mean that there was more than one survivor)?
h.v.greenman almost 4 years ago
Johnny Horton even wrote a song about Comanche the horse
https://youtu.be/dkIlxZxeK1s
UmmeMoosa almost 4 years ago
Oops sorry we didn’t mean to nuke you
J Short almost 4 years ago
The horses name was really Woody, but he quickly changed his name when he saw which way the battle was going.
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 4 years ago
Most people do like custard. Not enough of it around, though. We need another custard stand.
Take care, may the pelord be with you, and gesundheit.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I think another was “accidentally” dropped off the coast of Spain. Seems like they would have a more secure mounting system.
notjimothy almost 4 years ago
It seems to me just hauling around a 7600lb “dud” is very wasteful. Then again the armed services has never been known as a conservative spend thrift.
dv1093 almost 4 years ago
I have to assume here that the atomic bomb wasn’t armed?
oakie817 almost 4 years ago
cavalry Captain Myles Keogh body was also taxidermed and is in his old family’s attic
phboles almost 4 years ago
now I have Johnny Horton’s song Comanche (The Brave Horse) in my head …. good song
ncorgbl almost 4 years ago
The core of Japanese military, Samurai naturally retired comfortably.
The event would effect Lindsey Graham forever.
A gelding, Comanche was spared further indignity by appalled Native Americans.
chain gang charlie almost 4 years ago
Did they ever find the one that rolled over the the side off Pt. Hueneme, Calif back in the early sixties?…Or is that still a Military Secret ?
Saddenedby Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Joe was wondering where he dropped it.
ascha35-gocomics almost 4 years ago
Here’s Wikipedia’s story on the bomb drop. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_Mars_Bluff_B-47_nuclear_weapon_loss_incident They lost another on that year that hasn’t been found. Here’s the story on that one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_Tybee_Island_mid-air_collision
Petemejia77 almost 4 years ago
That’s a samurai? Looks more like Santa. SANTARAI!
Scott S almost 4 years ago
“Holy sh*t! Lookit all them Indians!” – George Armstrong Custer
crankybadger almost 4 years ago
“They did not all die. When the smoke cleared on the evening of June 26, 262 were dead, 68 were wounded and six later died of their wounds. Custer’s Battalion – C, E, F, I and L companies – was wiped out, but the majority of the seven other companies under Major Marcus Reno and Captain Frederick Benteen survived.”https://www.historynet.com/ten-myths-of-the-little-bighorn.htm
JDP_Huntington Beach almost 4 years ago
That “Former Samurai” looks more like the Portuguese trader who brought the apples in the first place.
Thorby almost 4 years ago
Capt. Myles Keogh’s body was buried at the Custer Monument in Montana. BUT- he was later exhumed, brought to Auburn, NY (where I grew up) and reburied in Fort Hill Cemetery; by some friends. Auburn is a LONG way from Montana!
Craig Westlake almost 4 years ago
That’ll teach Comanche to to go AWOL from the battle…
zippykatz almost 4 years ago
There are some books about Comanche; I remember one from the 50s in my grade school library. Some are listed on Amazon.
PatsyL.Paul almost 4 years ago
There was no armed warhead on the bomb. A crater was made because a big metal object hit the ground. My father’s job in the Air Force was in missle maintenance.
JastMe almost 4 years ago
Actually – there were two separate events of dropping nuclear bombs on the Carolinas, one in 1958: presumably the one @tkcoker was near. The next time was not long after that, in Jan ’61, when the B-52 broke apart (killing some of the crew). The bombs DID have their nuclear cores in them – the one core is still presumed buried a couple hundred feet under the surface of the swamp, after much searching, including in more recent years.FYI – the core is not capable of exploding, though when they accidentally turn that spot into condominiums, the radiation level will eventually get too high, especially if they include a basement and do a good job of making the place energy efficient.