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George Crook

major generalUnited States5 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1828 – 1890

1830184018501860187018801890American Civil War · 1861–1865Great Sioux War of 1876 · 1876-1877Battle of Cedar Creek — October 19, 1864 · United States · American Civil WarBattle of Opequon — September 19, 1864 · United States · American Civil WarBattle of Prairie Dog Creek — June 9, 1876 · United States · Great Sioux War of 1876Battle of Slim Buttes — January 1, 1876 · United States · Great Sioux War of 1876Battle of the Rosebud — June 17, 1876 · United States · Great Sioux War of 1876

Active service 1864–1876 — 5 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 36.

Profile

George Crook was a career United States Army officer who served in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. He is best known for commanding U.S. forces in the 1886 campaign that led to the defeat of the Apache leader Geronimo. As a result, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Chief Wolf."

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Battles (5)

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