and the Comanche Allies of Kiowa, and the Plains Apaches. The battle began when Kit Carson attacked a Kiowa town In response the Kiowa and Comanches launched a counterattack of over 1,000 men. The battle was long and drawn out almost to the point of the United States army running out of ammunition. See also Comanche Comanche–Mexico Wars Battle of Plum Creek Buffalo Hump Council House Fight Red River War Battle of Blanco Canyon Medicine Lodge Treaty Texas-Indian Wars External links Map of Comanches battles and skirmishes in 1850-1861 Map of Comanches battles and skirmishes in 1861-1865 Map of Comanches battles and skirmishes in 1866-1876 Map of Red River War 1874-1875: Comanches and Kiowas vs the US Army Map of Comanche raids in Texas 1839-1869 References 19th-century conflicts Wars involving the indigenous peoples of North America Indian wars of the American Old West Wars between the United States and Native Americans Native American history of Texas Wars fought in Texas Texas–Indian Wars Military history of Texas 1820s conflicts 1830s conflicts 1840s conflicts 1850s conflicts 1860s conflicts 1870s conflicts Comanche history