Frederic C. Wagner Iii

About the Author

Frederic C. Wagner III is a distinguished historian and military analyst whose scholarly pursuits have long focused on the pivotal events of American frontier conflicts. With a keen eye for tactical intricacies and chronological precision, Wagner brings to life the complexities of 19th-century warfare through rigorous research and insightful narrative. His seminal work, 'The Strategy of Defeat at the Little Big Horn: A Military and Timing Analysis of the Battle,' meticulously dissects the infamous 1876 clash between U.S. forces under General George Custer and Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, challenging conventional accounts with evidence-based reconstructions of command decisions and battlefield dynamics. Drawing from primary sources and advanced analytical methods, Wagner's contributions illuminate the human and strategic elements that shaped the American West, offering readers a deeper understanding of how timing and preparation can alter the course of history.