Battle of the North Fork of the Red River (1872)

Battle of the North Fork of the Red River (4th Cavalry Regiment (United States), Tonkawa scouts vs Comanche Kotsoteka Band) took place in 1872 during American Indian Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1872
• Date: 1872-09-28
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Indian Wars
• Side A: 4th Cavalry Regiment (United States), Tonkawa scouts
• Side B: Comanche Kotsoteka Band
• Commanders (A): Ranald S. Mackenzie
• Commanders (B): Kai-Wotche, Mow-way (escaped)
• Casualties: 3 killed 7 wounded (side A), Approximately 50 killed 130 captured (Comanche Kotsoteka Band)
• Outcome: U.S. victory
• Coordinates: 35.412°, -100.672°

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