Participants in the Battle of the Little Big Horn : A Biographical Dictionary of Sioux, Cheyenne and United States Military Personnel, 2d Ed.

The Battle of the Little Big Horn was the decisive engagement of the Great Sioux War of 1876-1877. In its second edition this biographical dictionary of all known participants--the 7th Cavalry, civilians and Indians--provides a brief description of the battle, as well as information on the various tribes, their customs and methods of fighting. Seven appendices cover the units soldiers were assigned to, uniforms and equipment of the cavalry, controversial listings of scouts and the number of Indians in the encampments, the location of camps on the way to the Big Horn and more. Updated biographies are provided for many European soldiers, along with an additional 5,060 names of Indians who were or could have been in the battle. "This biographical dictionary contains a description of the Battle of Little Big Horn of 1876-77 and information on the Indian tribes, their customs and methods of fighting. Appendices list the soldiers units, uniforms and equipment of the Seventh Cavalry, listings of scouts and number of Indians in the encampments, the location of camps, and more"--Provided by publisher. "This new edition updates the biographies of many European soldiers and adds an additional 5,060 Indian names, Native Americans who were and could have been at the great battle"-- "This new edition updates the biographies of many European soldiers and adds an additional 5,060 Indian names who were or could have been in the battle"-- Provided by publisher The Seventh Cavalry Civilians, quartermaster employees, and scouts Indians present and estimates of their strength.