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Crazy Horse halts George Crook at the Battle of the Rosebud

When
1876
Where
Rosebud Creek
Episodes
1

On June 17, 1876, Lakota and Cheyenne forces led by Crazy Horse engaged General George Crook's column along Rosebud Creek in Montana Territory. The battle stymied Crook's offensive, forcing him to await reinforcements before resuming the campaign in August.

Episodes

  1. 17 June 1876 · Rosebud CreekBattle of the Rosebud

    Crazy Horse led Lakota and Cheyenne forces against Crook's column along Rosebud Creek, stymieing the US offensive.

Background and detail

Background. The conflict occurred during the Great Sioux War of 1876, following the US government's attempt to buy the Black Hills after gold discoveries in 1874. In June 1876, the military launched a three-pronged invasion of the Bighorn and Powder river country. General George Crook assumed command of the Bighorn and Yellowstone Expedition in May 1876.

Forces. General George Crook led a column of more than 1,000 troops, supported by 250 Crow and Shoshone auxiliaries. The opposing force consisted primarily of Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne Indians, led by Crazy Horse, a Lakota war leader known for defending Lakota lands.

Outcome. The battle stymied Crook's offensive. He awaited reinforcements before resuming the campaign in August.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of the Rosebud Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Crazy Horse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  3. George Crook Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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