Historical Events tagged with "ponteac"

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Military & Warfare

Seneca Warriors Overcome British Forces

September 14th, 1763 261 years ago

Seneca warriors launched a surprise attack against British forces at Devil's Hole near Niagara Falls. This confrontation was part of Pontiac's War, a conflict driven by Native American resistance to British expansion. The Seneca, allied with Pontiac, took advantage of the element of surprise, leading to significant casualties among the British troops. This clash underscored the growing tensions and the larger struggle for control over the Great Lakes region.

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