Crazy Horse (Lakota: Tȟašúŋke Witkó[2] [tˣaˈʃʊ̃kɛ witˈkɔ], lit. 'His-Horse-Is-Wild'; c. 1840 – September 5, 1877) [3] was a Lakota war leader of the Oglala band in the 19th century.

Aug 24, 2018 · Crazy Horse had lighter complexion and hair than others in his tribe, with prodigious curls. Boys were traditionally not permanently named until they had an experience that earned them a...

Jan 31, 2025 · Crazy Horse, a chief of the Oglala band of Lakota Sioux who was an able tactician and a determined warrior in the Sioux resistance to European Americans’ invasion of the northern Great Plains. He helped annihilate a battalion of U.S. soldiers under George A. Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn (1876).

Jun 11, 2023 · Crazy Horse, known by his Lakota name Tȟašúŋke Witkó, was a prominent Native American warrior and leader of the Oglala Lakota tribe. Born around 1840 in present-day South Dakota, Crazy Horse played a significant role in resisting the encroachment of white settlers onto Native American lands.

Mar 12, 2024 · Crazy Horse (Tasunke Witko, l. c. 1840-1877) was an Oglala Lakota Sioux warrior and warband leader considered among the greatest defenders of Sioux lands against the forces of the US government in the 19th century. He is one of the most famous Native American figures in history and among the Sioux's most honored heroes.

In 1876, Crazy Horse led a band of Lakota warriors against Custer’s Seventh U.S. Cavalry battalion. They called this the Battle of the Little Bighorn also known as Custer’s Last Stand and the Battle of the Greasy Grass. Custer, 9 officers, and 280 enlisted men, all lay dead after the fighting was over.

By 1876, Crazy Horse stood as one of the most respected war chiefs in the Lakota Nation. As white settlers swarmed further west, their greatest remaining camp was under threat. The Unification that Doomed Custer’s 7th Cavalry. Crazy Horse allied with leaders like Sitting Bull of the Hunkpapa Lakota.

Sep 9, 2021 · Crazy Horse, also known as ‘tashunka witco’, was a fierce Native American warrior from the Sioux tribe who on so many occasions sparred with the U.S. Army beginning around the mid-19th century. Known for his bravery, tenacity and battle prowess, Crazy Horse proved to be a handful for not just the U.S. military, but other rival Native ...

Apr 20, 2021 · Crazy Horse was an Oglala Sioux Indian chief who fought against removal to a reservation in the Black Hills. In 1876, he joined with Cheyenne forces in a surprise attack against Gen. George...

Crazy Horse (1840 – September 5, 1877) was a Native American chief of the Oglala Lakota tribe. He was born with the name Cha-O-Ha, which roughly translates to "In the Wilderness" or "Among the Trees." His ambiguous name was meant to symbolize his unity with nature.