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Wood Lake

battle Facts

23 Sep 1862

Outcome: United States Victory: Dakota War of 1862: Overwhelming defeat of Santee Sioux forces during the Dakota War of 1862.

3,200 Troops

Union

Commander(s)Henry Hastings Sibley
  • 41 Casualties
  • 7 Killed
  • 34 Wounded

Confederacy

Commander(s)Chief Little Crow
  • 15 Killed

41 Casualties