Book Review on Custer and the Great Controversy by Robert M.Utley The controversy of General Custer and the actions that culminated his fate and almost three hundred men under his command has long been discussed and debated by many historians as well as important military officials all trying to conclude what happened at the Battle of Little Bighorn. There have been countless myths and legends of what occurred on that fateful day in American …showed first 75 words of 1091 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1091 total…Controversy. Utley successfully gives the reader a better understanding of the subject leading the reader, if they wish, in the right direction of unlocking the mystery of Custer and the Battle. Brian W. Dippie, who is responsible for writing the introduction of the book states “ There is no final word, no end to the Custer debate. But there is a beginning point, and readers of Custer The Great Controversy hold the key in their hands”.