Battle of Toppenish Creek
The Battle of Toppenish Creek was the first engagement of the Yakima War in Washington. Fought on October 5, 1855, a company of American soldiers, under Major Granville O. Haller, was attacked by a band of Yakamas, under Chief Kamiakin, and compelled to retreat. The battle occurred in Yakima Valley, several miles northwest of Fort Walla Walla, along Toppenish Creek and was a major victory for Native American forces.
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Battle of Toppenish Creek
The Battle of Toppenish Creek was the first engagement of the Yakima War in Washington. Fought on October 5, 1855, a company of American soldiers, under Major Granville O. Haller, was attacked by a band of Yakamas, under Chief Kamiakin, and compelled to retreat. The battle occurred in Yakima Valley, several miles northwest of Fort Walla Walla, along Toppenish Creek and was a major victory for Native American forces.
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The Battle of Toppenish Creek ...... ry for Native American forces.
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1855-10-05
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Yakama victory
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84infantry
~300warriors
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726,130,918
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Granville O. Haller in 1890.
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The Battle of Toppenish Creek ...... ry for Native American forces.
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