The first attack of the Indians on the wagon box corral came on horseback from the southwest, but encountering heavier fire than anticipated they withdrew, regrouped, and launched several additional attacks on the corral on foot.
The first attack of the Indians on the wagon box corral came on horseback from the southwest, but they encountered heavy fire from the soldiers using the new breech-loaders. The Indians withdrew, regrouped, and launched several additional attacks on foot.