The Battle of Little Big Horn was the decisive engagement of the Great Sioux War of 1876-77. This biographical dictionary contains a brief description of the battle, as well as information on the various Indian tribes, their customs and methods of fighting. Appendices list the units soldiers were assigned to, uniforms and equipment of the Seventh Cavalry, controversial listings of scouts and the number of Indians in the encampments, the location of camps on the journey to Big Horn, and more. A glossary of terms and abbreviations is also provided to help the reader understand the full story of the battle.