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.

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

• Native Americans: 36-136 killed, 160 wounded

• 7th Cavalry: 268 killed, 55 wounded

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.

• 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

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

• Son of the Morning Star

• Little Big Man

• They Died With Their Boots On

• Custer's Last Stand

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