Batoche, SK
The Battle of Batoche lasted three days. During the first two, the Métis, reinforced by a few Aboriginals, harassed the troop using their familiarity with the terrain. But their ammunition ran out and the cannon fire caused several casualties; they could not resist the assault on the third day. Less than 300 rebels could not compete with more than 900 well-equipped soldiers. The battle claimed a total of 25 lives. Gabriel Dumont and some of the rebels fled to the United States. Louis Riel was taken prisoner shortly afterwards, tried, sentenced to death and executed.
Batoche, SK
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