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In History / High School | 2014-08-07

In 1866, the Sioux Chief Red Cloud ambushed and massacred Union soldiers in an incident known as the Massacre.

(Please provide the name of the specific massacre for a complete entry.)

Asked by Tillinghast393

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It is called The Fetterman Massacre or Battle of the Hundred Slain. The battle ended with Indian victory, all American soldiers were slain and US withdrew from the Red Cloud's War.

Answered by mackiemesser | 2024-06-10

The event referred to is the Fetterman Massacre, where Sioux Chief Red Cloud ambushed Union soldiers on December 21, 1866, in Wyoming. This battle resulted in the defeat of U.S. forces, showcasing Native American resistance to westward expansion. The incident led to significant changes in U.S. military strategy and relations with Native American tribes.
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Answered by mackiemesser | 2025-06-19