Canadian, TX, United States
Gen. Nelson Miles' Expedition (Headquarters Dugout). Indian raids brought General Miles' men to Texas in 1874 as part of U.S. Army pincer's tactic operating from a dugout post. The twelve infantry and cavalry units had supply camps on the Canadian, Red and Washita Rivers. On November 8, 1874, Gen. M
iles' troops recovered two captive sisters, Addie and Julia German. Two older sisters, Catherine and Sophia German, were freed February 28, 1875. Eight Indian battles were fought during that winter. A
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