7h 12min, sep 2, 1862 y - Battle of Birch Coulee
Description:
Sibley sends out a burial party to locate and remains of people. The party is attacked by Dakota soldiers at Birch coulee. This is one of the hardest fought battles of the war. The Dakota kept U. S. soldiers under siege for 36 hours until a relief detachment arrives from Fort Ridgely.Added to timeline:
Date:
7h 12min, sep 2, 1862 y
Now
~ 161 years ago
