Battle of Blanco Canyon (1871 AD)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1871 AD
• 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: approx. 1 dead, 2 reported wounded, including Col. Mackenzie.5
• Outcome: Inconclusive, Comanche village escapes capture
• Coordinates: 33.664°, -101.176°

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