Battle of Bushy Run
1763 North American battle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
Battle of Bushy Run | |||||||
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Part of Pontiac's Rebellion | |||||||
Highlanders charge at Bushy Run | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Ohio Country natives | Great Britain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Guyasuta Keekyuscung † | Henry Bouquet | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
110–500[1][2] | 500 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
20–60 killed |
42nd Highlanders: 50 killed 36 wounded |