Who led the Lakota forces at Little Bighorn?

The Lakota forces at the Battle of Little Bighorn were primarily led by Crazy Horse, who played a crucial role in the strategy and execution of the battle. While Sitting Bull was indeed a prominent leader and played an important role in rallying the tribes against the U.S. Army, it was Crazy Horse who led the direct military engagement on the battlefield.

Sitting Bull was instrumental in providing spiritual guidance and was a significant figure in the overall resistance against U.S. expansion. Red Cloud and Geronimo were key leaders in their own rights, focusing on different conflicts and issues regarding Native American rights and territories but were not involved in the events at Little Bighorn. Thus, recognizing Crazy Horse as the leader of the Lakota forces at this battle emphasizes the importance of military leadership distinct from the broader political leadership embodied by figures like Sitting Bull.