First Battle of Adobe Walls
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For the battle in 1874, see Second Battle of Adobe Walls.
The First Battle of Adobe Walls took place between the United States Army and American Indians. The Kiowa, Comanche and Plains Apache (Kiowa Apache) tribes drove from the battlefield a United States Expeditionary Force that was reacting to attacks on white settlers moving into the Southwest. The battle on November 25, 1864, resulted in light casualties on both sides but was one of the largest engagements fought on the Great Plains.[4]
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First Battle of Adobe Walls | |||||||
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Part of the American Indian Wars, Apache Wars | |||||||
Adobe Walls | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States |
Comanche Kiowa Plains Apache | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Kit Carson |
Dohäsan, Guipago, Satank, Satanta, Iron Shirt | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
335 soldiers 72 Native American Scouts 2 artillery pieces | <1,400 warriors | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
6 killed 25 wounded |
Official Estimate: 60 killed and wounded[3] 1 known dead | ||||||
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