Major Texas Frontier Conflicts, 1870-1875

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There are some good sources available on the major conflicts between Native Americans and the U.S. Army from 1870 to 1875.

• Raid at Salt Creek (also known as the Warren Wagontrain Raid)
• article on Salt Creek Prairie, with information about the Raid at Salt Creek
• Mackenzie's first attacks in 1871 and 1872
• more about Ranald S. Mackenzie and his early movements
• the Second Battle of Adobe Walls from the Handbook of Texas Online
• the background of the Second Battle of Adobe Walls
• overview of the Red River War from the Handbook of Texas Online
• excellent page on the Red River War with photos
• more on the battles of the Red River War
• the Buffalo Wallow Fight (part of the Red River War)
• the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon (the final battle of the Red River War)