Battle of Canyon de Chelly 1864
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 14 January 1864 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1864 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Navajo Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 36.1553, -109.5090 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Canyon de Chelly was fought in 1864 as part of the Navajo Wars. It was a successful operation for the United States Army which precipitated the Long Walk and was the final major military engagement between the Navajo and the Americans. The battle ended with the fall of the main Navajo settlements of Canyon de Chelly in present-day northern Arizona.
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