Dakota War of 1862
August 17 – December 26, 1862 · Dakota Territory
Result United States victory
Eastern Dakota bands attacked settlers and soldiers in Minnesota after the U.S. failed to pay treaty money and food. The U.S. Army defeated them, 38 Dakota men were hanged at Mankato, and the Dakota were expelled from the state.
Union
Comanche
Other
Battles 4
- Attack at the Lower Sioux Agency August 18, 1862 · Santee Sioux victory
- Battles of New Ulm August 19, 1862 · Santee Sioux defeat (attacks repulsed; city temporarily evacuated following day)
- Battle of Fort Ridgely August 20–22, 1862 · United States victory
- Battle of Wood Lake September 23, 1862 · United States victory