Battle of Canyon Creek (1877)

Battle of Canyon Creek (Crow Indians vs Nez Perce) took place in 1877 during Nez Perce War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1877
• Date: 1877-09-13
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Nez Perce War
• Side A: Crow Indians
• Side B: Nez Perce
• Commanders (A): Samuel D. Sturgis, Lewis Merrill, Frederick Benteen
• Commanders (B): Chief Joseph, Looking Glass
• Casualties: 4 killed 11 wounded (Crow Indians), 3 killed 3 wounded (Nez Perce)
• Outcome: Nez Perce victory
• Coordinates: 45.769°, -108.814°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Canyon Creek · Wikidata entry

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