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Fort Ridgely

battle Facts

21 Aug 1862 - 22 Aug 1862

Outcome: United States Victory: Dakota War of 1862: Failed Santee Sioux attack on Union controlled fort.

1,010 Troops

Union

Commander(s)Timothy J Sheehan
  • 4 Killed
  • 14 Wounded

Confederacy

Commander(s)Chief Little Crow
  • 2 Killed
  • 5 Wounded