THE SOLDIERS FELL LIKE AUTUMN LEAVES: The Battle of the Wabash, the United States' Greatest Defeat in the Wars Against Indigenous Peoples

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Places the Battle of Wabash into its cultural, economic, and political context. The ecological impact is explored, as the issue echoes today in the debate over climate change, deforestation, and indigenous control of forest habitats. Based on primary sources, including a newly discovered muster roll and the recent archaeological study of the battlefield, provides the most accurate description of the battle while capturing the drama of what occurred. Critically examines the information gathering, planning, and tactics of both the Maumee Confederation and the United States. Contains 24 illustrations.