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Battle of the Rosebud
- When
- 17 June 1876
- Where
- Rosebud Creek
Crazy Horse led Lakota and Cheyenne forces against Crook's column along Rosebud Creek, stymieing the US offensive.
On June 17, 1876, Crook's column marched northward along the south fork of Rosebud Creek. Crazy Horse was among the leaders who struck the column, which included over 1,000 troops and 250 auxiliaries. The engagement stymied Crook's offensive, forcing him to await reinforcements.
Sources
- Battle of the Rosebud Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Crazy Horse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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