Historical Events tagged with "kittanning"
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Military & Warfare
Kittanning Expedition in French and Indian War
September 8th, 1756 268 years ago
The Kittanning Expedition was a military operation during the French and Indian War, where British forces aimed to disrupt Native American raids on frontier settlements. Led by Colonel John Armstrong, they targeted the village of Kittanning in present-day Pennsylvania. The goal was to retaliate against the Delawares, who had been attacking British settlements. Armstrong's forces managed to surprise the village, leading to significant destruction and loss of life.
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