Battle of Walla Walla

Overview

The Battle of Walla Walla was the longest battle fought during the Yakima War. The battle began on December 7, 1855, and ended on December 11, 1855. The battle was fought between six companies of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers and the Walla Walla. Fighting alongside the Walla Walla were members of several different tribes, such as the Cayuse, Palouse and Yakama.

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Significance

The Battle of Walla Walla was the longest engagement of the Yakima War, spanning five days from December 7 to December 11, 1855. The Oregon Mounted Volunteers under James K. Kelly faced a combined force that included not only the Walla Walla under Peo-Peo-Mox-Mox but also Cayuse, Palouse, and Yakama fighters. The multi-tribal coalition opposing six companies of Oregon Mounted Volunteers reflected the broader resistance across the region during the Yakima War, demonstrating that conflict had spread well beyond any single band or grievance. The battle's duration and the breadth of tribal participation underscored the scale of armed opposition American volunteer forces faced in the interior Pacific Northwest during this period.

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