Andrew Jackson and Chief Menawa, leaders of the opposing forces during the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.
"Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Final Battle of the Creek Indian War, March 27, 1814. 12 mi. north of Dadeville, Alabama, Hwy. 49." "Champions, each defending a way of life and sworn to each other's destruction, crashed head on at the horseshoe. Menawa lived to see his 1...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | "Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Final Battle of the Creek Indian War, March 27, 1814. 12 mi. north of Dadeville, Alabama, Hwy. 49."
"Champions, each defending a way of life and sworn to each other's destruction, crashed head on at the horseshoe. Menawa lived to see his 1000 man army butchered, but escaped after dark in spite of multiple gunshot wounds. Jackson the victor marched on toward the presidency." |
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