This battle was known as that of the "Greasy Grass," and its losing commander led an expedition that discovered gold in the Black Hills.
Eight days before this event, George Crook had been defeated at the Battle of the Rosebud, preventing him from helping this battle's losing side. The losing commander of this battle earlier refused an offer of two Gatling guns, and an instruction to "bring packs" in this battle was ignored by Frederick Benteen, who instead reinforced Marcus (*) Reno's troops. This battle was known as that of the "Greasy Grass," and its losing commander led an expedition that discovered gold in the Black Hills. For 10 points, name this 1876 battle at which the 7th Cavalry was destroyed by forces under Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, leading to the death of George Custer.
Eight days before this event, George Crook had been defeated at the Battle of the Rosebud, preventing him from helping this battle's losing side.
Battle of the Little Bighorn (or Custer’s Last Stand before “Custer” is read; or the Battle of the Greasy Grass before it’s read)