Battle of Washita River (1868)

Battle of Washita River (United States vs Cheyenne) took place in 1868 during American Indian Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1868
• Date: 27 November 1868
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Indian Wars
• Side A: United States
• Side B: Cheyenne
• Commanders (A): George Custer, Joel Elliott
• Commanders (B): Black Kettle
• Casualties: 21 killed and 13 wounded (United States), Range of military and civilian scout estimates: 16 to 140+ men killed "some" to 75 women and children killed Range of Cheyenne estimates: 11 to 18 men killed 17 to "many" women and children killed Tot (Cheyenne)
• Outcome: See Controversies
• Coordinates: 35.617°, -99.687°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Washita River · Wikidata entry