Chickasaw Campaign of 1739
The Chickasaw Campaign of 1739 was a continuation of the Chickasaw Wars pursued by the French in Louisiana. In 1739 the French prepared extensively, but failed to engage the Chickasaw beyond some half hearted skirmishing, and finally accepted a negotiated peace. The Chickasaw were quiet for several years afterward, but continued their trade with the British and had nothing to lose by resuming their aggression. A heavy army with siege equipment could not reach them through the wilderness. A light army could reach them, but was useless against their fortified villages.
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Chickasaw Campaign of 1739
The Chickasaw Campaign of 1739 was a continuation of the Chickasaw Wars pursued by the French in Louisiana. In 1739 the French prepared extensively, but failed to engage the Chickasaw beyond some half hearted skirmishing, and finally accepted a negotiated peace. The Chickasaw were quiet for several years afterward, but continued their trade with the British and had nothing to lose by resuming their aggression. A heavy army with siege equipment could not reach them through the wilderness. A light army could reach them, but was useless against their fortified villages.
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The Chickasaw Campaign of 1739 ...... advanced as possible reasons.
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Negligible
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Chickasaw nation
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*Negotiated peace
Strategic Chickasaw victory
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1200 French regulars and militia, 2400 Indian warriors, few of whom were engaged
Perhaps 500 men well fortified
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At least 500 due to sickness
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The Chickasaw Campaign of 1739 ...... inst their fortified villages.
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