Battle of Platte Bridge (1865)

Battle of Platte Bridge (Side A vs Lakota & Cheyenne & Arapaho) took place in 1865 during Colorado War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1865
• Date: 26 July 1865
• 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: 29 killed, 10 seriously wounded (side A), 8 killed (Lakota & Cheyenne & Arapaho)
• Outcome: Indian victory
• Coordinates: 42.838°, -106.369°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Platte Bridge · Wikidata entry