Nez Perce War
June 1877 – October 1877 · Oregon
Result United States victory
The US Army pursued non-treaty Nez Perce bands under Chief Joseph and other leaders across Idaho and Montana. The Nez Perce surrendered near the Canadian border after a 1,170-mile retreat.
United States
Nez Perce
Battles 6
- Battle of White Bird Canyon June 17, 1877 · Nez Perce Victory
- Battle of Cottonwood July 3–5, 1877 · Nez Perce Victory
- Battle of the Clearwater July 11–12, 1877 · United States victory
- Battle of the Big Hole August 9, 1877 · Inconclusive
- Battle of Canyon Creek September 13, 1877 · Nez Perce victory
- Battle of Bear Paw September 30 – October 5, 1877 · United States decisive victory