C. T. Suddeth

Battle of the Little Bighorn—the Indian’s side:

General Custer had a reputation for massacring women and children. Major Reno’s command attacked the village, killing women and children. The Lakota/Sioux and Cheyenne thought Custer had a full Army. Thinking they were going to die, the warriors sent their families into retreat and attacked. A few teenage boys were told to stay behind to guard the women and children as they fled.

I recall the warriors cry: Today is a good day to die!

The warriors wiped out Custer’s detachment, leaving Major Reno and Captain Benteen dug in. Though the warriors could’ve killed this group too, Sitting Bull decided there had been enough bloodshed and called them off, ending the battle.