wars, 1876

The author provides details from Lakota oral tradition pertaining to the Battle at Little Bighorn, and explores the events leading up to the battle, its significance, and the misinformation that has found its way into history for over 100 years.

Describes the bloody battle known as "Custer's last stand, " in which an army of Sioux Indians led by Sitting Bull fought off an attack by the United States cavalry, leaving no survivors among the soldiers in Custer's command.

Text and illustrations survey the Battle of the Little Bighorn, explaining its causes, describing Custer's battle plan, relating its outcomes for Custer's soldiers and for the Sioux Native Americans, and providing a glossary, lists of important dates and people, and selected further resources.

Discusses the Great Sioux War of 1876 with an emphasis on how it affected the Native Americans involved, specifically the Ogala, the Lakota, the Dakota, and the Cheyenne.

Chronicles the Battle of the Little Big Horn and the factors influencing it, including the unrest in the Plains tribes, Custer's animosity with other military leaders, the U.S. government's policies concerning Native Americans, and other related topics.