Battle of Infernal Caverns (1867 AD)
Battle of Infernal Caverns (Warm Springs & Shoshone vs Paiute & Pit River Indians & Modoc) took place in 1867 AD during the Indian Wars,
Snake War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1867 AD
- Date: 1867-09-28
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: the Indian Wars,
Snake War
- Side A: Warm Springs, Shoshone
- Side B: Paiute, Pit River Indians, Modoc
- Commanders (A): George Crook
- Commanders (B): Cheeoh, Sieta
- Casualties: approx. 8 killed
11 wounded20 killed
12 wounded
2 captured
- Outcome: U.S. victory
- Coordinates: 41.272°, -120.576°
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