After the Civil War, thousands of Americans poured into the Great Plains on a collision course with western Indian tribes.

On behalf of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Seven Council ... stayed between us and the 7th Cavalry. Chief White Bull shot Custer before he crossed the river. After the battle, Grant sent 5 more ...

Custer arrived in Indian Territory first. Instead of waiting for forces under Generals Crook and Terry, Custer led little more than 200 men in an attack on the Sioux Chief Sitting Bull's camp on ...