Created by Tom Horn on 8 Dec 2009, Last Update on 28 Jul 2010

Tahkahokuty Mountain - 28 Jul 1864

Brig Gen Sully met with some of the tribal chiefs first, but nothing came of it so he attacked. Heavy fighting ensued, but eventually the artillery and long-range firearms took effect and the Sioux began losing ground. The retirement turned into flight.

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Tags : Illinois,Land,Combat

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