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Ambush in Nebraska
- When
- 1720
- Where
- Nebraska
- Part of
- Villasur Expedition
Pawnee and Otoe warriors attacked the Spanish camp, killing most of the expedition members.
In Nebraska, Pawnee and Otoe Indians attacked the expedition. The assault resulted in the deaths of 36 Spaniards, 10 Indian allies, and a French guide. The survivors managed to retreat to their base in New Mexico.
Sources
- Villasur expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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