Battle of Pine Creek (1858)

Battle of Pine Creek (United States of America vs Coeur D' Alenes Yakama, Cayuse, Spokane, possibly Walla Walla Indians, assorted Native American tribes) took place in 1858 during Yakima War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1858
• Date: 1858-05-17
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Yakima War
• Side A: United States of America
• Side B: Coeur D' Alenes Yakama, Cayuse, Spokane, possibly Walla Walla Indians, assorted Native American tribes
• Commanders (A): Bvt. Lt. Col. Edward Steptoe
• Commanders (B): Kamiakin, et al.
• Casualties: 19 dead 27+ wounded (est.) (United States of America), 9 dead (est.); 40+ wounded (side B)
• Outcome: Native American victory, United States Army retreat
• Coordinates: 47.229°, -117.365°

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