crazy horse

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Определение crazy horse в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь: (1849-1877) leader of the Sioux Indians during the battle against General Custer at Little Bighorn (U.S. History); a Native American chief of the Sioux tribe who united his people and helped Sitting Bull to win a victory over General Custer 's army in the famous battle at the Little Bighorn (?1842-77). born 1842?, near present-day Rapid City, S.D., U.S. died Sept. 5, 1877, Fort Robinson, Neb. Oglala Sioux Indian chief. Refusing to abide by an 1868 treaty granting the Sioux a large reservation in the Black Hills, Crazy Horse led his warriors in continued raids against enemy tribes as well as against whites. In 1876 he joined with Cheyenne forces in a surprise attack against Gen. George Crook in southern Montana, forcing Crook's withdrawal. Crazy Horse then united with Chief Sitting Bull for the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where he helped annihilate Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer's troops. In 1877, his tribe weakened by cold and hunger, Crazy Horse surrendered to Crook; removed to a military outpost in Nebraska, he was killed in a scuffle with soldiers; a chief of the Sioux who resisted the invasion of the Black Hills and joined Sitting Bull in the defeat of General Custer at Little Bighorn (1849-1877)

crazy horse