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    In 1886, the U.S. Army put over 5,000 soldiers in the field to fight, which resulted in the surrender of Geronimo and 30 of his followers. [2] This is generally considered the end of the Apache Wars, although conflicts continued between citizens and Apaches.

    • 1849-1924
    • American victory
    • Southwestern United States
  2. May 26, 2024 · Geronimo’s Surrender and the End of the Apache Wars. On March 29, 1886, Geronimo surrendered to General George Crook at Cañon de los Embudos, Mexico. However, Geronimo was told by one of the U.S. soldiers that as soon as he returned to the United States, there were plans to execute him and his men.

    • Randal Rust
  3. Sep 28, 2023 · Some place the end of the Apache Wars in 1924, when a war party stole horses from settlers and were later caught and arrested. Others argue that the hostilities continued until the Castle War of Yucatan in 1933.

    • Orrin Grey
  4. The last hostile band of Apache, led by Geronimo, surrendered in 1886, although individual Apaches continued with banditry in the U.S. and Mexico for many additional years (see Apache Wars). Illustrating the tenacity and elusiveness of the Apache, thousands of U.S. and Mexican soldiers and Apache scouts pursued Geronimo for more than one year ...

    • 1600s-1915
    • Spanish/Mexican victory
    • Northwestern Mexico
  5. Mar 4, 2011 · The Apache Wars concluded with Geronimo’s surrender in 1886. Persuaded by Apache scouts working for the US Army, Geronimo finally surrendered to General Nelson A. Miles. This event marked the end of major Native American military resistance in the United States.

  6. Sep 1, 2024 · Today in History. What were the Apache Wars, and how long did they last? February 4th. February 4, 1861 — Apache Chief Cochise was arrested in Arizona today by the U.S. Army for raiding a ranch. He then escaped and declared war, beginning the period known as the Apache Wars, which lasted 25 years.

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  8. The first United States Army campaigns specifically against the Apache began in 1849, and the last major battle ended with the surrender of Geronimo in 1886. Apache leaders such as Mangas Coloradas , Cochise, Victorio , Juh, Delshay, and Geronimo led raiding parties against non-Apache.

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