Wars, politics & history

Red Cloud's War

from 1866 to 1868

1866 to 1868 war between the U.S. and Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Northern Arapaho. It began in 1866 and lasted until 1868 (about 2 years). The setting was Powder River Country and Bozeman Trail. It was part of Sioux Wars. Those involved included Red Cloud, Sioux, Lakota people and Crazy Horse.

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This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.