The Battle of Little Bighorn resulted in six missing soldiers, with speculation on their fate. George A. Custer was a cavalry commander and West Point graduate who witnessed the surrender of Robert E. Lee. He had several nicknames, including “The Boy General” and “Iron Butt.” The Battle of the Little Bighorn took place on June […]
The Battle of the Little Big Horn saw the demise of General Custer’s 7th Army Cavalry by a combined force of Lakota and Northern Cheyenne Indians. The battle was fought over land rights in the Black Hills, where gold had been discovered. Custer attacked the Indian village without realizing he was outnumbered, resulting in a […]
The Battle of the Little Big Horn saw the demise of General Custer and his 7th Army Cavalry at the hands of Lakota and Northern Cheyenne Indians. The battle occurred after white settlers arrived in the Black Hills area, despite a treaty giving the Indians rights to the land. Custer attacked the Indian village, but […]