Battle of Walla Walla

Battle of Walla Walla
Part of Yakima War
Depiction "First Charge at the Battle of Walla Walla 1855"
Date December 7–11, 1855 Location Walla Walla Valley, Washington Result United States Victory
Belligerents
United States	Walla Walla
Commanders and leaders
James K. Kelly Lt. J.M. Burrows	Peo-Peo-Mox-Mox †
Units involved
Oregon Mounted Volunteers Company A Company B Company F Company H Company I Company K
Strength
476 Volunteers	600-800 fighters
Casualties and losses
6 killed 17 wounded[1]	75-100 killed (est.) Unknown wounded 4 hostages killed

The Battle of Walla Walla was the longest battle fought during the Yakima War. The battle began on December 7, 1855, and ended on December 11, 1855. The battle was fought between six companies of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers and the Walla Walla. Fighting alongside the Walla Walla were members of several different tribes, such as the Cayuse, Palouse and Yakama.^[2]