THE BATTLE OF CUT KNIFE
On May 2, 1885, after the relief of Battleford, Col. W.D. Otter and a flying column of 305 men advanced on Poundmaker's reserve at Cut Knife where the Cree and Assiniboine bands of Battleford Agency were gathered. The surprise attack failed and after six hours fighting Otter retreated to Battleford. On Poundmaker's orders the Indians declined pursuit but, convinced of white hostility, moved to join Riel at Batoche. When word came of the Metis defeat there, Poundmaker and his bands surrendered at Battleford on 26 May.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board Canada Government of Canada
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