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Battle of the Little Bighorn

When
June 25–26, 1876
Where
Little Bighorn River
Part of
Custer's 7th Cavalry destroyed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Custer's scouts discovered Sitting Bull's camp on June 25, 1876. Custer led the 7th Cavalry against Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho forces, resulting in his death and the destruction of his battalion.

The engagement took place on June 25–26, 1876, along the Little Bighorn River in southeastern Montana Territory. Custer was killed along with every soldier of the five companies he led. The battle resulted in the defeat of U.S. forces. Native American casualties were estimated at 136 dead and 160 wounded.

Sources

  1. Battle of the Little Bighorn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09
  2. George Armstrong Custer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  3. Sitting Bull Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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