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What mistake by General George Custer led to his defeat by Chief Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse at the Battle of Little Big Horn?
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General George Armstrong Custer was working under the direction of General Philip Sheridan in the Black Hills of Minnesota. They were there to enforce the policy of then President US Grant which was to move as many Native Americans as possible onto "Indian Reservations". The Native Tribes resisted this policy. It was during the Summer of 1876 that Custer, leading the 7th Cavalry, made the error of dividing his troops. He was left with 260 troops, which were attacked by an overwhelming force of Natives led by Chief Sitting Bull and wiped them out. Actually, Chief Crazy Horse arrived at the battle seen too late.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoGeneral George Armstrong Custer was working under the direction of General Philip Sheridan in the effort set forth by the then President US Grant. Grant's policy was to move as many Native Americans onto "Indian Reservations" as soon as possible. The Native Tribes resisted this action. During the Summer of 1876 General Custer divided his forces, a terrible mistake. He was left with a group of 260 cavalrymen. With an overwhelming force, Chief Sitting Bull wiped out Custer and his troops.
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Which battle did sitting bull deafet general Custer?
The Battle of Little Bighorn
Did chief sitting bull defeat general Custer at the battle of little big horn?
Yes Chief Sitting Bull defeated general George Custer at the battle of Little Big Horn.
Who was the Sioux leader in the battle of the Little Bighorn in which General Custer died?
it is sitting bull
Who was the Sioux leader in the battle of little big horn when general Custer died?
Sitting Bull .
Sitting Bull and crazy Horse defeated general Custer at which battle?
At the Battle of the Little Bighorn. June 25, 1876
Which battle was general george Custer killed?
General George Custer was defeated and killed in the Battle of Little Bighorn
What was Chief sitting bull famous for?
Taking down General Custer and his 700 men in the year 1876 in The Battle of Little Bighorn.
Which general die at Little Big Horn?
The Battle of Little Big Horn is often known as Custer's Last Stand. General Custer, however, did not die in this battle. In fact, he died as a prisoner of war by Chief Sitting Bull in Canada. Many of Custer's men, however, met their end at this important Sioux and Cheyenne victory.
Who were the top military leaders during the battle of little big horn?
I think General Custer and Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse are the best known Native American leaders. George Armstrong Custer led the US 7th Cavalry.
Why is Custer it in South Dakota?
Custer is named after general Custer who led the battle againts the Indians from the dakotas
Who lost the battle of big horn?
General Geogre Custer's side lost the battle. Custer was also killed during the battle.
What conflict is known for the death of General George Custer and as Custer's Last Stand?
That was the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
