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Battle of the Big Hole Echoes of Nez Perces Fight
The narrative recalls the Big Hole battle where Nez Perces forces clashed with U S troops under General Gibbon. Casualties include officers and enlisted men, with heavy Indian losses and reported scalping of some dead. General Howard aided after the fight as pursuit continued toward Deer Lodge and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbon
Howard
Nez Pierces
Browning
Wright
van Orsdale
Deer Lodge
Ambulan
Cces
Nuirggs
Grand Old Seventh Infantry
Joseph
Captain Logan
Bradley
Gibon
Williams
Logan
Coolidge
English
Woodruff
W. A. Clark
Butte
Montana
Lo Lo Trail
Montana Society of ‘Pioneers
Potts
Missoula
Nez Perces
Salmon River
Snake River
Miles
Fort Keogh
Canada