Little Big Man

This article is about the Native American chief. For other uses, see Little Big Man (disambiguation).

Little Big Man
Little Big Man (bottom row, 2nd from left) with Sioux Delegation
Tribe	Oglala Lakota
Native name	Charging Bear
Known for	Battle of Little Bighorn, rival of Crazy Horse
Parents	Yellow Thunder, Her Holy Breath
Relatives	Daughter, Hannah Mule Tocha Cesli, b. 1840

Little Big Man or Charging Bear was an Oglala Lakota, a fearless and respected warrior who fought under, and was rivals with, Crazy Horse ("His-Horse-Is-Spirited"). He opposed the treaty and the commission that wanted to take the Black Hills from the Sioux. He fought at the Battle of Little Big Horn. He is suspected of involvement in Crazy Horse's murder on a reservation. Later he cooperated with the white man.

Details

Little Big Man was Crazy Horse's lieutenant and threatened to kill the Black Hills Commissioners. However, after surrendering along with Crazy Horse, he switched allegiance and was directly involved with Crazy Horse's death by assisting in pinning his arms. It was said the Little Big Man was crafty, but with considerable ability and presence, while being a recognized trouble maker. Crazy Horse's last words, uttered to Little Big Man and others after he was bayoneted by a soldier, were "Let me go, my friends. You have got me hurt enough."

External links

• Little Big Man, Oglala Genealogy
• Potted bio
• The Black Hills