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3 unusual facts about Iron Shell


Iron Shell

He initially became prominent after an 1843 raid on the Pawnee, and became sub-chief of the Brulé under Little Thunder.

When General Harney and his troops made a surprise attack in 1855 against the Brulé at present day Lewellen, Nebraska, Chief Iron Shell was there and fought against Harney's troops.

Thirteen years later, at Fort Pierre, under Little Thunder, Iron Shell was made a sub-chief of the Brules.



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