Battle of Powder River (1876 AD)

Battle of Powder River (Northern Cheyenne & Oglala Lakota Sioux vs Side B) took place in 1876 AD during Great Sioux War of 1876.

Battle facts

• Year: 1876 AD
• Date: 1876-03-17
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Great Sioux War of 1876
• Side A: Northern Cheyenne, Oglala Lakota Sioux
• Commanders (A): Two Moon, He Dog, Little Wolf, Wooden Leg
• Commanders (B): Joseph J. Reynolds, Anson Mills, Henry E. Noyes, Alexander Moore
• Casualties: approx. 3 killed, several people later died of exposure 3 wounded4 killed 6 wounded 66 frostbitten
• Outcome: Northern Cheyenne/Oglala Lakota victory
• Coordinates: 45.443°, -105.409°

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