aug 19, 1862 - First Strike on New Ulm
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After hearing about the attacks the people of New Ulm put barricades in the center of the town to defend against the Dakota. Around 100 Dakota go to the town to fight. After two hours of intense fighting, the Dakota ended the attack due to the intense rain. Henry Sibley gathers his forces, of which is mostly random settlers, he heads through the valley to catch the Dakota.
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