Definition: Battlefield archaeology is the archaeological investigations of the sites of military battles. The first and most extensive battle investigated to date was the Battle of the Little Big Horn in Montana in the Great Plains of the United States, where archaeologists were able to add (and correct) information to the historical record concerning the progress of the battle.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
