Order of Battle
Sioux
- American Horse's band of Miniconjou Sioux (37 lodges; perhaps 30-40 warriors)
- Crazy Horse's mixed band of Sans Arcs, Brule, and others (600-800)
U.S. Army
- Department of the Platte - Brig. Gen. George Crook
- 2nd U.S. Cavalry – Troops A, B, D, E, and I
- 3rd U.S. Cavalry – Troops A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, L, and M: Capt. Anson Mills
- 5th U.S. Cavalry – Troops A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, K, and M: Lt. Col. Eugene A. Carr
- 4th U.S. Infantry – Companies D, F, and G
- 9th U.S. Infantry – Companies C, G, and H
- 14th U.S. Infantry – Companies B, C, F, and I
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