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Where is the Downtown Reno Library in Reno located?

The address of the Downtown Reno Library is: 301 S Center St, Reno, 89501 2102


Who was killed in the Battle of Little Big Horn?

Deaths at Little Bighorn included 268 men of the US 7th Cavalry Regiment including it's Commander, Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer, and the complete annihilation of the battalion sized force directly under his command that day, and anywhere between 36 and 300 Lakota and Northern Cheyenne warriors. Some reports also disclose an unknown number of women and children killed by Major Reno's initial volleys into the camp. Reno himself, a survivor of the action, acknowledges this but was unable to give a realistic estimate of deaths.


Where is the Sierra View Library in Reno located?

The address of the Sierra View Library is: 4001 S. Virginia (Reno Town Mall), Reno, 89502 6071


What happened at he Battle of Little Bighorn?

Custer's scouts discover the Indian village, and warn him of its immense size, advising him to wait on the other columns approaching the area. Custer fears the Indians may escape, and decides to attack, underestimating the size of the encampment. He splits his forces into three columns, under the commands of himself, Major Reno, and Captain Benteen. Benteen takes the pack train, and is told to move west along the ridges, to block any escape. Reno is told to attack the village on the south end, and Custer would attack from the north, squeezing the Indians into a vise. Reno opens the fight, and is soon overwhelmed by large numbers of Lakota and Cheyenne warriors, and retreats to a bluff overlooking the river, where they dig in, and fight from cover. Meanwhile, Custer attacked the middle of the huge village, and is driven back to a ridge known today as "Last Stand Hill". Benteen, after receiving a message to return and bring the pack train, returns to Reno's besieged troops, and aids them in holding back the Indians, although by this time most have left Reno to join in the fight against Custer. Custer's column is wiped out to the last man, and the Indians begin to return to Reno's position. Beenteen and Reno hold the Indians off, and the Indians begin to dismantle the huge village to move, as word came in of General Terry's troops approaching. The Seventh was saved from almost certain destruction by Terry's men, as the Indians could have eventually overrun Reno and Benteen. Estimates of warriors in the village range from 1800 to over 3000, compared to the 600 mustered by the Seventh Cavalry.


Who lost the Battle of Little Big Horn?

General George Custer's 7th Cavalry was defeated at the battle of the Little Bighorn. The 7th Cavalry was divided into three commands for a three sided attack on lied Indian encampment containing members of several tribes, including the Sioux. Majors Benteen and Reno had approximatey 465 and 175 of Custer's force,leaving Custer with approximately 200 soldiers plus some scouts and civilians. Custer's force was wiped out to the last man, but Benteen and Reno's forces survived. The Indian tribes fled when they learned of Terry's cavalry forces moving towards the battlefield. Sitting Bull fled into Canada , along with many of his followers. The Little Bighorn was the end of the tribes that fought there. It was a strategic blunder of catastrophic proportions for their people. Sitting Bull later surrendered to US authorities, along with many of his people.One trivia from this battle is that only a horse survived from the army side. The horse was Comanche. Comanche was taken to Fort Riley, Kansas, which was the Cavalry headquarters at that time. It was never ridden again and was walked during parades. The last cavalry horse of the Fort Riley was Chief. They had an NCO in charge of Chief until its .AnswerIt should be noted that Sitting Bull was not at the actual battle. Also it seems to be a common belief that Commanche was Custer's horse. He actually belonged to Captain Miles Keough. AnswerSitting Bull did not defeat anyone at Little Bighorn because he was recovering from a Sun Dance in which he had sacrificed 100 pieces of flesh, fallen into a trance and foreseen an attack as soldiers falling into camp.The primary war chiefs who led the fight against Custer that day were Gall and Crazy Horse.

Related Questions

What are facts about Marcus Reno?

He is currently the ONLY officer of the 7th Calvary buried at Little Bighorn Cemetary.


When did Marcus Reno die?

Marcus Reno died on 1889-03-30.


When was Marcus Reno born?

Marcus Reno was born on 1834-11-15.


What are facts about Reno?

He is currently the ONLY officer of the 7th Calvary buried at Little Bighorn Cemetary.


When did Jesse Reno die?

Jesse Reno died on September 14, 1862 during the Battle of South Mountain. He was a US Army officer who served from 1846 until 1862.


What was the city of Reno named after?

Reno, Nevada, was named after Major General Jesse Lee Reno, a Union officer who died during the Civil War at the Battle of South Mountain in 1862. The city was established in 1868 and was named to honor his contributions and sacrifice. Reno's strategic location along the railroad helped it grow into a significant city in the region.


At the Battle of Little Bighorn the Sioux Indians defeated the us army under the leadership of?

AnswerGeorge CusterAnswer Except they did not defeat the US army... they defeated approximately two fifths of the US 7th Cavalry.Custer divided his forces into 3 detachments, only Custer's was was massacred... Both Major Reno and Benteen's commands largely survived the battle, and, technically, were left in possession of the field.


How many miles is it between Reno and Battle Mountain Nevada?

218 miles.


What state was Custer's last stand located in?

It is also called the Battle of the Little Bighorn, fought on 25to 26 June 1876. General Custer was the leader of the American army, and they were all killed by the Native Americans=======================================Custer's Last Stand was the part of the battle known as the Battle of Little Big Horn, but it was not the only part. Custer and five companies of the US 7th Cavalry were killed, except for one man whom Custer had sent as a messenger to Captain Benteen. Earlier, Major Reno clashed with the Sioux and took casualties, but the regiment survived.========================================That was not actually a war, it was the Battle of the Little Bighorn. It is known to the Lakota as the Battle of the Greasy Grass. It was the most prominent action in the Great Sioux War of 1876.Little Big Horn


What year did Union General Jesse Lee Reno graduate from West Point?

Union General Jesse Lee reno graduated from West Point in 1846. He ranked eight among a graduating class of 59. Reno participated in the Second Battle of Bull Run. He led a Corps that had been used for the battle from General McClellan's Army of the Potomac.


What state was the battle of the little bighorn fought in?

The general term for the wars with the Indians in the West is referred to as the Plains Indians Wars. The US Army did recognize this as a war by issuing the Indiand War Campaign Medal, but I'm not sure what period of serviceit included. In 1876, the last serious Sioux warerupted, when the Dakota gold rush penetrated the Black Hills. This lead to the battle of Little Big Horn.


Which us leaders and Sioux leaders battled at the battle of little bighorn?

US leaders were Custer, Benteen and Reno. Native leaders were Crazy Horse, Dull Knife, Rain in the Face, Gall, Kicking Bear, and Sitting Bull. Dull Knife was Cheyenne and but the others Sioux. - keep in mind the Sioux were represented by the Hunkpapa, Lakota, Oglala, and Minnecojou tribes.