Chief Joseph: The Nez Perce Flight for Justice19th century Snake River, Oregon side, June 1877 The charismatic Indian leader Chief...Edmunds, W. David
The pursuit of the Nez Perce by troops commanded by Gen. Oliver O. Howard led to the battle at Big Hole in western Montana. In August 1877 soldiers surprised the encampment, killing between 60 and 90 Nez Perce men. women, and children. The National Park Service has preserved the site as...