In the annals of American history, few events resonate with the same intensity as Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. This clash, which unfolded on June 25, 1876, was not merely a military engagement; it was a profound moment of cultural collision, where the valor of Native American warriors met the ambition of U.S. expansionism. Through the eyes of White Bull, a courageous Lakota warrior, we gain an unparalleled perspective on the chaos, bravery, and sheer terror that marked this legendary battle. As bullets flew and lives were lost, White Bull's account reveals not just the struggle for survival but also the deep-rooted spirit of resistance that characterized Indigenous peoples in their fight against overwhelming odds. Prepare to embark on a journey into a pivotal moment in history, where every detail recounts not just a battle lost, but a legacy forged in courage and sacrifice.
The Sans Arcs was where White Bull and his wife, Holy Lodge, lived together in their camp. She belonged to the Sans Arc tribe, which is why White Bull was there with her. His lodge was located on the north side of their camp circle, and the lodges next to his belonged to relatives who were close to them. Holy Lodge's father was named Iron Whiteman, a respected figure among their people. One morning, White Bull woke up just before dawn and took his father-in-law's horses into the nearby breaks. There were forty horses altogether, with eighteen of them belonging to White Bull. Out of those eighteen, five were running horses—four mares and one mule—and the rest were geldings. He led them north along the river, about half a mile from camp. After watching the horses for a while and making sure they were safe, he returned home for breakfast. After enjoying a hearty meal with his family, he went back to check on the horses again, bringing along his gun and two cartridge belts for protection. White Bull was trying to round up his horses that were on the west side of the river, which were about 125 yards away from the water. While he was watching over the horses closely, he suddenly heard a man shouting from upstream. Curious and concerned, he went up the river toward where the Hunkpapas were gathered, and there was Sitting Bull among them. They seemed to be preparing for something important or possibly dangerous, so White Bull decided it was best to start moving his horses home. He managed to catch one of his running horses but then heard gunfire erupt nearby and saw women running and yelling in fear as they got ready to escape from danger. His father, Makes Room, was positioned on the north side of the Hunkpapa camp while Sitting Bull was on the south side. When soldiers arrived at the river crossing, they were spotted by the Sioux warriors who were keeping watch. By the time they crossed over, most of the horses had already been captured by the soldiers, and White Bull found himself at the Hunkpapa camp trying to assess what was happening around him. He was riding a strong bay horse and carried a Winchester rifle for protection. When he reached Sitting Bull’s area, he saw that his two brothers were also present there. Sitting Bull shouted urgently to everyone around him, "Get busy and do something!"
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