Battle of Dead Buffalo Lake
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The battle of Dead Buffalo Lake was fought between United States
forces and Sioux Indians of the Dakota Territory
.
A combined force of Santee and Teton Sioux forces had been defeated at the battle of Big Mound
. They fled that battlefield and were chased endlessly by U.S. cavalry. General Henry Hastings Sibley
, the cavalry leader, and the cavalry traveled 14 miles before catching up to the Natives the next day, July 26.
The Sioux were ready for battle, but neither side made any initial attacks. The heaviest fighting occurred when the warriors attempted to flank the U.S. camp, but their attack was called off after encountering resistance from U.S. infantry and mounted forces. The Indians withdrew from the field and were again in retreat with Sibley's forces close behind.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
forces and Sioux Indians of the Dakota Territory
Dakota Territory
The Territory of Dakota was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 2, 1861, until November 2, 1889, when the final extent of the reduced territory was split and admitted to the Union as the states of North and South Dakota.The Dakota Territory consisted of...
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A combined force of Santee and Teton Sioux forces had been defeated at the battle of Big Mound
Battle of Big Mound
The Battle of Big Mound was a United States Army victory over the combined Santee and Teton Sioux forces in the Dakota Territory.-Background:...
. They fled that battlefield and were chased endlessly by U.S. cavalry. General Henry Hastings Sibley
Henry Hastings Sibley
Henry Hastings Sibley was the first Governor of the U.S. state of Minnesota.-Early life and education:...
, the cavalry leader, and the cavalry traveled 14 miles before catching up to the Natives the next day, July 26.
The Sioux were ready for battle, but neither side made any initial attacks. The heaviest fighting occurred when the warriors attempted to flank the U.S. camp, but their attack was called off after encountering resistance from U.S. infantry and mounted forces. The Indians withdrew from the field and were again in retreat with Sibley's forces close behind.