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Attack on Washita Village
- When
- 1868-11-27
- Where
- Washita River
Custer led the 7th Cavalry in a dawn attack on Black Kettle's village along the Washita River in western Oklahoma.
At dawn on November 27, 1868, Lieutenant Colonel Custer led his regiment to attack Chief Black Kettle's village. The site was on reservation land, though the Cheyenne had signed treaties. Black Kettle was killed while attempting to escape with his wife.
Sources
- Black Kettle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
- Battle of the Washita River Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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