Battle of Turret Peak

The Battle of Turret Peak occurred March 27, 1873 in the Arizona Territory between the United States Army and a group of Yavapai and Tonto Apaches as part of Lieutenant Colonel George Crook's campaign to return the natives to reservations.

Battle of Turret Peak
Part of the Yavapai War, Apache Wars

George Crook during the Tonto Basin Campaign.
DateMarch 27, 1873
Location
Tonto Basin, Arizona Territory
34°14′53″N 111°51′53″W
Result United States victory
Belligerents
 United States Yavapai
Apache
Commanders and leaders
George Crook
George M. Randall
Delshay
Casualties and losses
none 57 killed
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