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The Battle of the Little Bighorn, which took place on June 25 and 26, 1876, is perhaps the best-known and most written about engagement between the U.S. Army and American Indians. As many as 2,000 Lakota and Cheyenne warriors as well as more than 600 soldiers, civilians and Indian scouts participated in the fighting. Learn more about various individuals from the links below.

 

Indian Village

The Indian Village at the time of the Battle of Little Bighorn was one of the largest gatherings of Plains Indians.

7th Cavalry

The 7th Cavalry were participants in many of the major actions against the Plains Indians.