The Battle of Prairie Dog Creek, also known as the Skirmish at Tongue River Heights, or the Battle of the Tongue River, occurred at the confluence of Prairie Dog Creek and the Tongue River primarily in Wyoming Territory, but also in part of Montana.
Crooks command was camped on the creek when it was attacked by a large party of Sioux, which engage them with volley fire. Crook had his men mount an attack in response, which pushed the Sioux back three times before they disengaged. Two Sioux warriors were killed in the battle.
The Sioux goal had been to steal the Army remuda.
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