Prior to this battle, the winning commander had participated in a series of indecisive clashes along the Coosa River. The defenders at this battle bar
Prior to this battle, the winning commander had participated in a series of indecisive clashes along the Coosa River. The defenders at this battle barricaded the peninsula on which they took up their positions by forming a zigzag log fence that the attackers could not breach, even with cannon fire. One contingent in this battle swam across a river and stole several of the enemy's canoes, using them to ferry a division of troops and attack the enemy from the rear. The village of Tohopeka was captured during this battle by cavalry commanded by John Coffee. The main offensive in this battle was led by John Williams, forcing the defenders back into the Tallapoosa River. Red Eagle was not present in person at this battle, leaving Menawa in charge of the Red Stick Faction. The decisive clash in a war that was ended with the Treaty of Fort Jackson, it brought Andrew Jackson to fame. For 10 points, name this 1814 battle from the Creek War.
Prior to this battle, the winning commander had participated in a series of indecisive clashes along the Coosa River.
Battle of {Horseshoe Bend}