Battle of Little Muddy Creek

The Battle of Little Muddy Creek, also known as the Lame Deer Fight, was fought on May 7–8, 1877, by United States soldiers and scouts against a village of Miniconjou Lakota and Northern Cheyenne. The battle occurred near Little Muddy Creek in Montana Territory, near present-day Lame Deer, Rosebud County.

Battle of Little Muddy Creek
Part of the Great Sioux War
DateMay 7–8, 1877 (1877-05-07 1877-05-08)
Location
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States
  • Miniconjou Lakota
  • Northern Cheyenne
Commanders and leaders
Nelson A. Miles Lame Deer 
Strength
± 480 ± 200
Casualties and losses
  • 4 killed
  • 10 wounded
  • 15 killed
  • 20 wounded
  • 40 captured
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