In an attempt to subdue the exodus the Army orchestrated a three-pronged movement organized into the Terry, Gibbon and Crook columns.
This event was precipitated by the Sun Dance Alliance, which encouraged a certain migration. In an attempt to subdue the exodus the Army orchestrated a three-pronged movement organized into the Terry, Gibbon and Crook columns. All went awry when the Crook column was held up at the Battle of Rosebud River, and the trail left by the 7th Cavalry scouts who were at the (*) Crow's Nest were discovered, destroying any possibility of a surprise attack. For 10 points, name this engagement of the Back Hills War a victory for the combined forces of the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne, led by Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, fought on June 1876 and which saw Custer's Last Stand.
This event was precipitated by the Sun Dance Alliance, which encouraged a certain migration.
Battle of {Little Big Horn }[or Battle of the {Greasy Grass} Creek prompt on "Custer's Last Stand" until it is spoken]