Battle of Palo Duro Canyon (1874)

Battle of Palo Duro Canyon (Tonkawa vs Cheyenne & Comanche & Kiowa) took place in 1874 during Red River War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1874
• Date: 1874-09-28
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Red River War
• Side A: Tonkawa
• Side B: Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa
• Commanders (A): Ranald S. Mackenzie
• Commanders (B): Poor Buffalo, Lone Wolf
• Casualties: 1 wounded (Tonkawa), 15 killed at Tule 50–60 killed at Palo Duro (Cheyenne & Comanche & Kiowa)
• Outcome: United States victory
• Coordinates: 34.878°, -101.606°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Palo Duro Canyon · Wikidata entry

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