Battle of the Little Bighorn

June 25–26, 1876 · Little Bighorn

Battle in Montana Territory in which Lakota, Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho warriors destroyed five companies of the US 7th Cavalry and killed George Armstrong Custer.

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United States

George Armstrong Custer Commander of the 7th Cavalry, killed

Lakota and Northern Cheyenne

Great Sioux Nation

Other

Sitting Bull Lakota leader Crazy Horse Lakota war leader

Battles 1

Great Sioux War of 1876 1876 – December 31, 1877
- Battle of the Little Bighorn June 25–26, 1876