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Middleton's forces at Fish Creek.April, 1885
Fish Creek is located south of Batoche
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General Middleton and his group of men training before moving on to Batoche.April, 1885
Fish Creek is located south of Batoche
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Military forces during the battle of Batoche.May, 1885
Batoche, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Here is the Northcote prior to the damage it endured during the Battle of Batoche.1885
South Saskatchewan River
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On May 9, 1885 Dumont crippled the riverboat Northcote which had been outfitted to assist government troops. That same day, Middleton's first attack on Batoche was ambushed by the Métis in trenches and pits from within the settlement.19
Current picture of the Carlton Trail at Batoche leading to South Saskatchewan River.9 December 2003
Batoche National Historic Site
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This is the Carlton Trail today where Gabriel Dumont and his men would have gone down to the river to stop the Northcote. This was accomplished by lowering the ferry cables so that the smokestacks were cut off.21
Image of the damage the Northcote endured in Batoche.1885
South Saskatchewan River
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Shelling at Batoche.May, 1885
Batoche, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Opening the ball at Batoche.May, 1885
Batoche, Saskatchewan, Canada
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General Middleton's forces in the trench built inside the zareba.10 May 1885
Inside the zareba, south east of Batoche
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A three day stalemate ensued. Métis ammunition was running low, they were out numbered and faced superior government weapons. Victory was conceded to the government forces on May 13, 1885.26
Mass grave where nine Metis casualties of the 1885 Battle of Batoche were laid to rest.1885
Batoche National Historic Site
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This map shows the locations of all the battles that occured during the 1885 Uprising.1885
Saskatchewan
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