Battle of the Big Horn River

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between Native Americans and the U. S. government
gptkbp:casualties over 250 U. S. soldiers
unknown number of Native American warriors
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Northern_Cheyenne
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:Lakota_Sioux
gptkbp:commander gptkb:George_Armstrong_Custer
gptkb:Sitting_Bull
gptkbp:commemorated_by monuments and memorials
gptkbp:custer's_actions are studied in military academies
are debated among historians
gptkbp:custer's_approach was criticized by some historians
gptkbp:custer's_tactics are analyzed in military strategy discussions
gptkbp:date June 25-26, 1876
gptkbp:depicted_in various films and literature
gptkbp:fought_against June 25 and June 26, 1876
gptkbp:historical_context part of the westward expansion of the United States
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced U. S. policy towards Native Americans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Big Horn River
gptkbp:inspired historical studies and debates
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Cheyenne
gptkb:Native_American_culture
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Custer's_Last_Stand
gptkbp:last_appearance led to changes in military strategy
remains controversial
divided his forces
were engaged in a surprise attack
were poorly equipped for the battle
is often compared to other military defeats in history
is a significant event in the narrative of westward expansion.
became a symbol of Native American resistance
is a key event in American history
is a subject of numerous documentaries
is a term used in popular culture
is commemorated in various forms of media
outnumbered by Native American forces
were overwhelmed by superior numbers
is often seen as a turning point in U. S.-Native American relations
gptkbp:led_to the eventual defeat of Native American tribes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Montana,_USA
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:7th_Cavalry_Regiment
various Native American warriors
gptkbp:narrative vary between perspectives of Native Americans and U. S. military
gptkbp:notable_for Custer's controversial tactics
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Great_Sioux_War_of_1876
gptkbp:result Native American victory
gptkbp:significance one of the most significant battles in the Great Sioux War
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Black Hills
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:General_Alfred_Terry
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5