A Cycle of the West · Character
Major Marcus Reno
A U.S. cavalry officer who survived the Little Bighorn battle.
minor
Also known as Reno
First appearance: XII: High Noon on the Little Horn
Major Marcus Reno shows up with force in The Song of the Indian Wars. The page is where that presence becomes real.
His hill is surrounded by Sioux, and he is reinforced by Benteen's column and pack mules during the battle.
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In The Song of the Indian Wars: His hill is surrounded by Sioux, and he is reinforced by Benteen's column and pack mules during the battle. Later, in The Seventh Marches: Leads a scouting detachment south toward the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Lakota Warriors and Officer
- Major Figures of the Indian Wars
- Ashley Expedition Members
- Key Figures in Conflict
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and emotional peak of despair for the S…
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See Major Marcus Reno in XII: High Noon on the Little Horn