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Second Battle of the Stronghold

When
April 15-17, 1873
Where
Captain Jack's Stronghold
Part of
Modoc War: Second Battle of the Stronghold and capture of Captain Jack

US forces attacked the Modoc stronghold in April 1873, forcing abandonment but failing to capture the band.

The battle began April 15, 1873, after General Canby's assassination. Approximately 530 troops engaged. The Modoc escaped through an unguarded crevice on April 17 after their water supply was cut off by troops commanding the shoreline.

Sources

  1. Second Battle of the Stronghold Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Modoc War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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