Battle of Bad Axe (1832 AD)

Battle of Bad Axe (Sauk and Meskwaki affiliated with the British Band vs Dakota Sioux) took place in 1832 AD during Black Hawk War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1832 AD
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Black Hawk War
• Side A: Sauk and Meskwaki affiliated with the British Band
• Side B: Dakota Sioux
• Commanders (A): Black Hawk (Not present on second day)
• Commanders (B): Henry Atkinson, Henry Dodge, James D. Henry, Alexander Posey, Milton Alexander
• Casualties: approx. At least 150 KIA (including non-combatants) 75 captured5 KIA, 19 WIA
• Outcome: United States victory
• Coordinates: 43.459°, -91.218°

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