Battle of Bushy Run 1763
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1763 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Pontiac's War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 40.3556, -79.6236 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Bushy Run was fought on August 5–6, 1763, in western Pennsylvania, between a British column under the command of Colonel Henry Bouquet and a combined force of Delaware, Shawnee, Mingo, and Huron warriors. This action occurred during Pontiac's Rebellion. Though the British suffered serious losses, they routed the tribesmen and successfully relieved the garrison of Fort Pitt.
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