Bloody Knife continued. “It is as I have told Long Hair: this gathering of the enemy tribes is too many for us. But he will not believe me. He is bound to lead us against them. They are not far away; just over this ridge, they are all encamped and waiting for us. Well, tomorrow we are going to have a big fight, a losing fight.”(Jackson 3.41-4) “In 1876 the army planned a campaign against …showed first 75 words of 1917 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1917 total…is known as Nye-Cartwright Ridge. Cartridge casings finds clearly indicate troops firing from that point, and any concept of Custer’s final battle must include that action (Sills 1.38-40). In Conclusion, The Battle of the Little Big Horn is still one of the most interesting and controversial battles in American History. . Examining the historical background leading up to the battle and exploring the battle itself will give an accurate and appropriate description of what happened.