On Dec 21, 1866 Lakota warriors led by Tasunke Witko (Crazy Horse) would have a decisive victory over the US military at the Battle of the Hundred Slain, called Fetterman's massacre by the US. 
At Fort Phil Kearny, Tasunke Witko goaded the soldiers out of the fort and to giving chase to him. He was known to dismount his horse while soldiers fired at him, he would also race his horse in front of the soldiers while they fired at him.
He would lead the soldiers into an ambush where other Lakota and several Cheyenne and Arapaho allies were in wait. The whole battle was short as the entire Calvary company would be wiped out.
It was the worst defeat for the US military at the time, only to be surpassed 10-years later as Lakota and allied Cheyenne and Arapaho would wipe out the 7th cavalry at Little Big Horn.
This battle was a part of what was called Red Clouds War 1866-1868.
This battle was a part of what was called Red Clouds War 1866-1868.
The war concluded when the US government called for a peace treaty due to being militarily defeated. It led to the 1868 Ft. Laramie treaty which became the first treaty the US would enter into with another Nation that militarily defeated them.
Wopila tanka, appreciation to my ancestors, Ite Omagazu, Matho Ite, Wakinyan Waanatan, Wakinyan Luta, Shaved Head and more, who fought alongside Tasunke Witko on this day.
Also, Wanna Waniyetu! Happy winter solstice!
Ledger art of Tasunke Witko #WinterSolstice #Lakota
Also, Wanna Waniyetu! Happy winter solstice!
Ledger art of Tasunke Witko #WinterSolstice #Lakota
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