Historical Events tagged with "ottawa tribe"
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Military & Warfare
Pontiac's Forces Defeat British Troops
July 31st, 1763 261 years ago
Pontiac's War saw a significant clash at Bloody Run, where Chief Pontiac's forces ambushed British troops near present-day Detroit. The confrontation highlighted the growing tensions between Native American tribes and British colonial forces following the French and Indian War. Pontiac aimed to unite various tribes against British encroachment on their lands. Although the British sought to secure their control in the region, they underestimated the coordinated efforts of Pontiac's alliance, leading to a decisive Native American victory.
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