"1877-06-17Z"^^ . . "Volunteers" . . "106 soldiers; 11 civilian volunteers, 13 Nez Perce scouts" . . "4 wounded" . . "34 killed" . "Nez Perce Native American Tribe" . "Battle of White Bird Canyon"@en . . "The Battle of White Bird Canyon was fought on June 17, 1877 in Idaho Territory. White Bird Canyon was the opening battle of the Nez Perce War between the Nez Perce Indians and the United States. The battle was a significant defeat of the U.S. Army. It took place in the western part of present-day Idaho County, southwest of the city of Grangeville."@en . . "about 70 warriors" . . . "Nez Perce Victory" .