Battle of Platte Bridge (1865 AD)
Battle of Platte Bridge (Side A vs Lakota & Cheyenne & Arapaho) took place in 1865 AD during Colorado War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1865 AD
- Date: 1865-07-26
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: Colorado War
- Side B: Lakota, Cheyenne, Arapaho
- Commanders (A): Maj. Martin Anderson, Capt. Adam Smith Leib, Lt. Caspar Collins, Sgt. Amos Custard
- Commanders (B): Man Afraid Of His Horses, Red Cloud, Roman Nose, Crazy Horse, Dull Knife
- Casualties: approx. 29 killed, 10 seriously wounded8 killed
- Outcome: Indian victory
- Coordinates: 42.838°, -106.369°
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