Battle of Fort Wayne
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Battle of Fort Wayne | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Miami | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
General Josiah Harmar | Michikinikwa | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,100[1] | 2,500[1] |
The Battle of Fort Wayne was fought on October 18, 1790, between the Americans and the Miami tribe. The Miamis were led by Michikinikwa, while the Americans were led by General Josiah Harmar. The Miamis were victorious.
References
- ^ a b Marley, David F. (2008). "Independence (1775–1825)". Wars of the Americas: A Chronology of Armed Conflict in the Western Hemisphere, 1492 to the Present. Vol. 2 (2nd ed.). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. p. 529. ISBN 978-1-59884-100-8.