Wabash 1791: St Clair's defeat

Wabash 1791: St Clair's defeat

Wabash 1791: St Clair's defeat

Wabash 1791: St Clair's defeat

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Overview

Osprey's Campaign title for the battle that marked Major General Arthur St. Clair's downfall in the Northwest Indian War (1785-1795). In 1791, the US Army conducted its first important operation. St. Clair led an American army of about 2,000 into what now is Ohio. On 4 November 1791, the campaign ended in what was, in proportion to the size of the US Army at the time, by far the greatest disaster in American military history. At the battle of the Wabash, also known as St. Clair's Defeat, more Americans died than in any prior battle, more than would fall on any field prior to the Civil War. In the tactical masterpiece of their military history, an Indian army destroyed a force that was larger, encamped on high ground, supported by artillery, and led by many of the best American officers of the Revolutionary War. This highly illustrated and detailed title illuminates all aspects of this historic campaign.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781849086769
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 11/22/2011
Series: Campaign , #240
Pages: 96
Product dimensions: 7.28(w) x 9.76(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

John F. Winkler lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife of more than 40 years. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. He has written many works on the history of Roman, English and American law. He also explores forgotten historical sites in Ohio and neighboring states.

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

The Strategic Situation 6

The Ohio River frontier

The Northwest Territory

Harmar's campaign

Chronology 16

Opposing Commanders 18

American

Indian

Opposing Armies 23

American

Indian

Orders of battle

Opposing Plans 31

American

Indian

The Campaign And Battle 38

The American advance

The battle of the Wabash

The American retreat

Aftermath 88

The Battlefield Today 92

Bibliography 94

Index 95

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