in the late 19th century Crazy Horse was a a feared and legendary leader of the Oglala Sioux. He fought against encroachment on White settlers on Native American land. A battle about not just territory but about the Sioux way of life. He fought in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, this great victory, earned him great respect from both friend and foe.

In September 1877 Crazy Horse left the reservation without authorization in order to take his sick wife to her parents.

His arrest was ordered by General George Crook. While being led to a guardhouse, he is said to have started struggling, and while his arms were held by one of the arresting officers, a soldier ran him through with a bayonet. A great man, defender of his people, a warrior and human being who's defeat and humiliation by the US Government finally left him dead in the dirt like a dog.

History records that he never allowed himself to be photographed and is one of the Great American Historical figures of the time never to of been photographed.