Battle of Bear Paw (1877)

Battle of Bear Paw (United States of America vs Nez Perce) took place in 1877 during Nez Perce War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1877
• Date: 1877-10-05
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Nez Perce War
• Side A: United States of America
• Side B: Nez Perce
• Commanders (A): Nelson A. Miles, Oliver Otis Howard
• Commanders (B): Chief Joseph, Looking Glass †, Ollokot †, White Bird, Toohoolhoolzote †
• Casualties: 24 dead 49 wounded (including 2 Indian scouts) (United States of America), 23 men and 2 women killed 46 wounded 431 surrendered or captured (Nez Perce)
• Outcome: United States decisive victory
• Coordinates: 48.377°, -109.207°

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