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Raid on Palo Duro Canyon
- When
- 1874-09-28
- Where
- Palo Duro Canyon, Texas
Mackenzie's troops attacked a large Indian village in Palo Duro Canyon, resulting in a complete rout and the destruction of winter supplies.
On September 28, 1874, Mackenzie's scouts found a large village of Comanche, Kiowa, and Cheyenne in upper Palo Duro Canyon. At dawn, troops attacked down a steep canyon wall. Warriors fired from above, but the engagement was a complete rout. The destruction of mounts and supplies prevented the tribes from holding out over the winter.
Sources
- Red River War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Battle of Palo Duro Canyon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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