Battle of the Rosebud

June 17, 1876 · Big Horn County

Result Lakota and Cheyenne victory

Lakota and Cheyenne warriors under Crazy Horse fought General George Crook's US Army column to a standstill in Montana. Crook's retreat left Custer's force without support a week later at the Little Bighorn.

United States

Lakota and Northern Cheyenne

Strength and losses

Strength
1,311
Wounded
43–46