Battle of the Wabash 1791: How Native Warriors Crushed St. Clair’s Force?

Explore the catastrophic Battle of the Wabash, where General Arthur St. Clair’s U.S. Army suffered its worst defeat against Native Americans on November 4, 1791. Led by Little Turtle’s Northwestern Confederacy, 1,200 warriors decimated two-thirds of St. Clair’s force in hours, exposing a fledgling nation’s military flaws. This video uncovers the logistical failures, tactical brilliance, and fierce resistance that defined this forgotten clash, revealing the cost of empire and the resilience of Native warriors fighting for their homeland.

Timestamps





00:00 Introduction - A shocking dawn ambush marks the U.S. Army’s darkest defeat.



01:20 The Prelude - Tensions in the Northwest Territory and St. Clair’s doomed expedition.



03:40 The March - St. Clair’s army falters under poor preparation and harsh conditions.



07:10 The Battle - Little Turtle’s warriors launch a devastating assault, encircling the camp.



10:50 The Rout - St. Clair’s desperate breakout descends into chaos, leaving hundreds dead.



13:30 Aftermath - Survivors reach Fort Jefferson as the Confederacy celebrates victory.



15:20 Legacy - The defeat spurs U.S. reforms and signals the peak of Native resistance.



17:00 Conclusion - Honoring the Confederacy’s bravery and reflecting on the clash of worlds.

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