Battle of Cottonwood (1877)

Battle of Cottonwood (United States Army & Civilian volunteers vs Nez Perce & Native American Tribe) took place in 1877 during Nez Perce War.

Battle facts

Year: 1877
Date: 1877-07-05
Era: Modern
Conflict: Nez Perce War
Side A: United States Army, Civilian volunteers
Side B: Nez Perce, Native American Tribe
Commanders (A): Captain David Perry, Captain Stephen Whipple
Commanders (B): Chief Joseph, Ollokot, White Bird
Casualties: 11 soldiers killed 6 civilian volunteers killed (United States Army & Civilian volunteers), 1 killed 1 wounded (Nez Perce & Native American Tribe)
Outcome: Nez Perce Victory
Coordinates: 46.027°, -116.328°