Battle of the Tongue River 1865
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 29 August 1865 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1865 | 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 | American Indian Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Arapaho people, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 44.9055, -107.1627 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Tongue River, sometimes referred to as the Connor Battle, was an engagement of the Powder River Expedition that occurred on August 29, 1865. In the battle, U.S. soldiers and Indian scouts attacked and destroyed an Arapaho village.
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