Sand Creek
Chivington Massacre
November 29-30, 1864


 

Result: Union victory (massacre)
Campaign: Sand Creek Campaign (1864)
Commanders: Col. John Chivington [US]; Black Kettle, Cheyenne [I]
Forces: Third Colorado Regiment (approx. 700 men) [US]; 500 Cheyennes and a few Arapahos [I]
Casualties: Total unknown (US unknown; I 200)
Classification: II.2 (Class B)

 

Kiowa County, CO

  
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