General Wayne

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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In 1792, General Mad Anthony Wayne was made commander in Ohio-Indiana region of the U.S. He established a string of U.S. forts and began campaigns against Indian tribes. He routed Indians at Fallen Timbers on Maumee River on 20 August 1794.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "General Wayne". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5936, accessed 28 March 2024.]

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