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Sergeant Max Littman

A U.S. Army sergeant at Fort Phil Kearney.

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Also known as Sergeant Samuel Gibson, Littman, Gibson

First appearance: iv fort phil kearney

Sergeant Max Littman shows up with force in VI: The Wagon Boxes. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Arranges a keg of salt to fight behind during the battle.
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CHCrazy HorseOROld RobertsonTDTommy DoyleCMColonel Maynad…GAGeorge Armstro…SMSergeant Max Littman

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  • Major Figures of the Indian Wars
  • Key Figures in Conflict
  • Ashley Expedition Members

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