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Post by quincannon on Jul 18, 2015 21:21:11 GMT
Tactical commander: Colonel Nelson A. Miles, 5th Infantry
U S Army forces present
5th Infantry Regiment (less Companies F and K)
Approximate Strength U S Army: 398
Approximate Native American Strength: 300 Sioux |
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Jul 19, 2015 14:50:48 GMT
Many are not aware that Miles and Sitting Bull met/parleyed prior to this battle. The first meeting ended with the understanding to meet again. The second ended with a bit more rancor(understatement) and was the run up to the Battle. Results USA win. Losses USA 2 dead 2 wounded. NA losses 6 dead for sure, as they were recovered and unknown wounded. After the battle approximately 2000 men, women, and children surrendered and returned to reservations. The remainder of SB's group continued on toward Canada, followed by Miles.
Covering the subject: Jerome Greene's "Yellowstone Command: Col. Nelson A Miles and the Great Sioux War of 1876-1877. Also in Miles Personal Recollections.
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Jul 19, 2015 14:51:58 GMT
Hey Chris, find a picture for this one, with or without headstones.
Regards,
Tom
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Post by quincannon on Jul 19, 2015 14:55:38 GMT
Tom: Get Greene up on the CC Books section will you. One of my favorites.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2015 19:20:05 GMT
Tom, Best I could find is awful - thanks a lot, owe you one!
Best,
c.
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