looks at the truth behind the legend. [ horse whinnying ] [ horse whinnying ] ♪ >> we caught the indians n napping>> yes, sir, general. >> tell them to come without delay. we found a large indian village. send men and ammunition quickly. >> yes, sir. >> ride as fast as you can. >> yes, sir. >> go! >> hurry boys, we got'em. >> the cavalry will dispatch these and head home. ♪ >> forward! of thee ♪ ♪ my country tis of thee ♪ sweet land of liberty ♪ land of my father's pride ♪ land of the pilgrims' pride ♪ from every mountain side ♪ let freedom ring ♪ >>> on the north american plains, opportunity calls men of courage to chase the sun west into a new frontier. they would shape a nation, lay hold of their destiny and birth a new mythology. but with the passing of time, every myth has its reckoning. george armstrong custer, known to america as a decorated civil war veteran, ambitious leader, determined general and heroic warrior. but behind every myth stands a man, and every legend lies the truth. mericans know, george armstrong custer, the swaggering boy general, is famous for his futile last stand at t