Battle

Battle of Devil's River

20 Jul 1857 · 30.18° N, 101.09° W

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When
20 Jul 1857
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
30.18° N, 101.09° W
Description
1857 Indian War skirmish

Battle of Devil's River

The Battle of Devil's River was an 1857 Indian War skirmish which took place in Texas along the Devils River. A small force of United States Army cavalry defeated an overwhelming force of Comanche braves after an epic journey across the desert.

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