jun 25, 1876 - Battle of Little Bighorn
Description:
Native American forces led by Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull defeat the U.S. Army troops of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer in the Battle of the Little Bighorn near southern Montana's Little Bighorn River. The Battle of the Little Bighorn is significant because it proved to be the height of Native American power during the 19th century. It was also the worst U.S. Army defeat during the Plains Wars. US wasn't invicible and still strugglintg with Native American policy/resistance.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 25, 1876
Now
~ 148 years ago