Sister Saves Brother in The Battle at Rosebud Creek

More than 140 years ago, the United States Cavalry engaged in conflict with the Sioux and Cheyenne Nations over land and the right to maintain their traditional way of life. President Grant's administration had plans for the land and its inhabitants that conflicted with the desires of the indigenous peoples. Three military units, consisting of over 2,700 soldiers, civilians, and 400 Crow and Shoshone Scouts, marched towards an Indian encampment on the Little Big Horn River.

On June 17th, 1876, General Crook led fifteen troops from the 2nd and 3rd cavalry, seven troops from the 4th and 9th infantry, and 250 Scouts into the headwaters of Rosebud Creek. Their adversaries were the world's best light cavalry, consisting of 2,000 Sioux and Cheyenne Warriors. The battle raged on for over six hours, resulting in loss of life. However, amid the conflict, many acts of heroism unfolded. One particularly memorable event is still remembered as "The fight where the sister who saved her brother".

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