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In March 1886, Geronimo surrendered to General Crook, but before the US forces could escort him across the border, Geronimo broke his word and fled with 20 warriors and 18 camp followers.
- May 17, 1885-September 3 1886
- Decisive United States victory
- Arizona Territory, Sonora
Aug 19, 2018 · His contradictory yet effective nature makes him one of the most fascinating characters of the Apache Wars. Geronimo and his warriors in the Sierra Madres of Mexico. This photograph was taken in 1886, before Geronimo surrendered to General Crook on March 27, and before he escaped again on March 30.
Oct 29, 2009 · In March of 1886, General George Crook forced Geronimo to surrender, but at the last minute, Geronimo and 40 followers escaped under cover of darkness.
Nov 18, 2019 · Stories passed down from Chiricahua warriors tell of Geronimo sitting up suddenly at camp one night in the Sierra Madre mountains and proclaiming that their compatriots 120 miles away were...
- Dave Roos
Geronimo led breakouts from the reservations in attempts to return his people to their previous nomadic lifestyle. During Geronimo's final period of conflict from 1876 to 1886, he surrendered three times and eventually accepted life on the Apache reservations.
Jul 21, 2017 · Scene in Geronimo's camp before surrender to General Crook, March 27, 1886: Geronimo & Natches (son of Cochise), mounted, Geronimo's son (Perico) holding baby. Geronimo asked photographer C.S. Fly to take a photo of him and his sons.
Nov 24, 2009 · In March 1886, General George Crook (1829–90) forced Geronimo to surrender; however, Geronimo quickly escaped and continued his raids. General Nelson Miles (1839–1925) then took over the...
