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Attack on Bear River
- When
- 1863-01-29
- Where
- Bear River near Preston
- Part of
- Bear River Massacre
Connor's troops attacked a Shoshone encampment near Preston, Idaho, resulting in high casualties among men, women, and children.
On January 29, 1863, Connor's forces encountered a Shoshone winter encampment at the confluence of the Bear River and Battle Creek. Despite defensive arrangements, troops blocked escape routes and fired from a ridge, killing an estimated 250 to 493 Shoshone.
Sources
- Bear River Massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
- Patrick Edward Connor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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