Battle of Salt River Canyon
The Battle of Salt River Canyon, the Battle of Skeleton Cave, or the Skeleton Cave Massacre was the first principal engagement during the 1872 Tonto Basin Campaign under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Crook. It was part of the Yavapai War from 1871 to 1875.
Battle of Salt River Canyon
The Battle of Salt River Canyon, the Battle of Skeleton Cave, or the Skeleton Cave Massacre was the first principal engagement during the 1872 Tonto Basin Campaign under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Crook. It was part of the Yavapai War from 1871 to 1875.
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The Battle of Salt River Canyo ...... Yavapai War from 1871 to 1875.
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1872-12-28
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United Statesvictory
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130cavalry
30native scouts
~110warriors
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The Battle of Salt River Canyo ...... Yavapai War from 1871 to 1875.
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