Guide Note:

The Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, took place on June 25th-26th, 1876. It was fought by a collective force of three Native American tribes and the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army.

Fast Facts:

Date: June 25 to June 26, 1876
Location: Little Bighorn River, Montana
Also known as: Battle of Greasy Grass
War: Black Hills War
Victor: Native Americans
Commanders:
- Native American: Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull
- Army: George Custer, Marcus Reno, Frederick Benteen, James Calhoun
Battlefield is now a National Monument
Reported to have lasted only half an hour

Casualties

Native Americans: 36-136 killed, 160 wounded

7th Cavalry: 268 killed, 55 wounded

Custer's Legacy

Lieutenant George Armstrong Custer was defeated and killed at Little Bighorn. At the time, he was viewed as a hero who sacrificed his life for his country. In the 20th Century, Custer and his actions during the Indian Wars came to symbolize the United States Government's mistreatment of Native Americans, even though he had publicly opposed the policies of the Grant Administration towards his adversaries, particularly as concerns the use of reservations.

His decision-making during the battle itself has also proved controversial, with some historians concluding that his actions were rash and impulsive, and that he acted in violation of the orders of his superior officer, Brig. Gen. Alfred Terry.

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History | Military History | U.S. History | Native American History

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Battle of the Little Bighorn

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Article: "Happy Little Bighorn Memorial Day"

Battle of the Little Bighorn Participants

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Battle of the Little Bighorn Images and Videos

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Battle of the Little Bighorn Books and Research

Amazon.com: Battle of Little Bighorn Books
Custer Books: Little Bighorn Battle Books
Midwest Archaeological Center: The Battle of the Little Bighorn Pubications

Battle of the Little Bighorn Blogs and Forums

Arm Chair General: Custer Forum
US History Site Blog: Custer's Last Stand: The Battle of Little Big Horn (2007)
Blogspot: 131 Years Ago Today: Laminitis On The Trail (2007)
Webster's Blogspot: Custer's Rout of the Indians at the Battle of the Little Bighorn? (2007)

Battle of the Little Bighorn Timeline

Battle of the Little Bighorn Timeline

February 8th: War Department orders operations against hostile Indians
March 17th: Colonel Reynolds attacks Cheyenne on Powder River
March 24th: Survivors of Powder River seek refuge with Crazy Horse
May 16th: Lieutenant James Bradley discovers Lakota and Cheyenne camp on Tongue River
June 4th-7th: Sitting Bull prophesized a great victory over the blue coats
June 22nd: General Custer is ordered to pursue Sitting Bull
June 26th: Battle of the Little Bighorn begins
June 27th: General Terry and Montana Column arrive to discover Custer's dead battalion

Battle of the Little Bighorn Art

Mark Churms: Little Bighorn Prints
Britannica: Painted Buffalo Hide

Battle of the Little Bighorn Fictionalized in Films

Note:A few of the links below are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

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