Second Battle of the Stronghold 1873
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 15 April 1873 – 17 April 1873 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1873 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Modoc War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 41.8246, -121.5003 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Second Battle of the Stronghold (a.k.a. Lava Beds) was a battle during the Modoc War between a band of the Native American Modoc tribe and the Army of the United States, in northeastern California. The battle began on April 15, 1873, and ended on April 17, 1873. The Army succeeded in forcing the Modoc to abandon their fortified position at Captain Jack's Stronghold in the Lava Beds, but failed to capture the band.
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