This battle was a decisive victory for the Lakota Sioux and their allies, led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, over the US Army, led by General George Armstrong Custer.
However, it's important to remember that this was not the only conflict. There were many smaller battles, skirmishes, and raids throughout the 1800s, including:
* The Powder River Expedition of 1865: Led by General Patrick Edward Connor, this expedition resulted in the massacre of over 300 Lakota Sioux at the Battle of Wagon Box Fight.
* The Red Cloud's War (1866-1868): This conflict was sparked by the US Army's construction of the Bozeman Trail through Lakota territory.
* The Great Sioux War of 1876-1877: This war followed the discovery of gold in the Black Hills, leading to the US government's attempt to force Lakota to cede their land.
The US Army's actions towards the Lakota Sioux during this period were often brutal and unjust, resulting in the displacement, dispossession, and suffering of the Lakota people.