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Sand Creek Massacre

battle Facts

29 Nov 1864 - 30 Nov 1864

Outcome: United States Victory: Colorado War: U.S. forces massacre Cheyenne and Arapaho.

1,200 Troops

Union

Commander(s)John M Chivington
  • 76 Casualties
  • 24 Killed
  • 52 Wounded

Confederacy

Commander(s)Black Kettle
  • 163 Casualties
  • 70 Killed

239 Casualties