American Horse

Wasechuntashunka or American Horse was an Oglala Sioux chief who fought many engaments with the US military in the Montanta-Wyoming areas. His last battle occured on Setember 9, 1876, when his camp was attacked by Captain Anson Mills and a force of 200 men. The American Indians surrenedered when their chief was wounded and their ammunitation almost gone. American Horse had a severe wound, and died that night.