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At the Battle of the Little Bighorn, which took place on June 25-26, 1876, approximately 210 cavalry soldiers from the 7th Cavalry, led by Lieutenant Colonel George Custer, were killed. This battle is one of the most famous engagements between the U.S. Army and Native American forces, resulting in a significant defeat for Custer and his men. The total number of casualties, including wounded and missing, was higher, but the exact figures can vary in historical accounts.

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