✦ History

Nez Perce War

June 1877 – October 1877

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.

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Battles 6

June 17, 1877
Battle of White Bird Canyon Nez Perce Victory Idaho County
July 3–5, 1877
Battle of Cottonwood Nez Perce Victory
July 11–12, 1877
Battle of the Clearwater United States victory Idaho County
August 9, 1877
Battle of the Big Hole Inconclusive Beaverhead County John Gibbon
September 13, 1877
Battle of Canyon Creek Nez Perce victory Montana Samuel D. Sturgis, Frederick Benteen
September 30 – October 5, 1877
Battle of Bear Paw United States decisive victory Chief Joseph Battleground of the Bear's Paw Oliver O. Howard, Nelson A. Miles

Key commanders

United States 6

Oliver O. Howard belligerent leader Nelson A. Miles belligerent leader John Gibbon military commander Samuel D. Sturgis military commander Luther Hare military commander Frederick Benteen military commander

United States of America 2

Oliver O. Howard military commander Nelson A. Miles military commander