Battle of Blanco Canyon (1871)

Battle of Blanco Canyon (4th Cavalry Regiment (United States), Tonkawa scouts vs Comanche Kotsoteka and Quahadi Band) took place in 1871 during Comanche Campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1871
• Date: 1871-10-10
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Comanche Campaign
• Side A: 4th Cavalry Regiment (United States), Tonkawa scouts
• Side B: Comanche Kotsoteka and Quahadi Band
• Commanders (A): Ranald S. Mackenzie, Clarence Mauck
• Commanders (B): Quannah Parker
• Casualties: 1 dead, 2 reported wounded, including Col. Mackenzie. (side A), 5 (Comanche Kotsoteka and Quahadi Band)
• Outcome: Inconclusive, Comanche village escapes capture
• Coordinates: 33.664°, -101.176°

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