The Dry Lake Debacle: The Day Sgt Kelley Broke the Modoc Boys' Game
On May 10, 1873, in sunny California, the U.S. scored a significant win against the Modoc Indians – but thanks to 1st Sgt Kelley, it was a win they'd never forget. This wasn't just any fight, it was the one that sent the Modocs running.
Prior to May 10, 1873, the U.S. cavalry had been outsmarted by the Modoc Indians. But at Dry Lake, the tables turned – and not in a good way for the Modocs. This skirmish at Dry Lake marked the final major battle of the Modoc War.
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Written by Leroy
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