Battle

Battle of Devil's Creek

22 May 1885 · 39.83° N, 98.58° W

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When
22 May 1885
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
39.83° N, 98.58° W
Description
part of Geronimo's War in 1885

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

Battle of Devil's Creek

Part of Geronimo's War in 1885

The Battle of Devil's Creek was a military engagement during Geronimo's War, fought on May 22, 1885 near Alma, New Mexico. Though it was a minor skirmish, it was the first battle of the Geronimo campaign and ended after the Apaches were routed from their positions.

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