Battle of Horseshoe Bend

For the later battle, see Battle of Horseshoe Bend (1832).

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Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Part of Creek War and the War of 1812

Artist's impression of the battle, from an 1847 book illustration
DateMarch 27, 1814
Location
Near Dadeville, Alabama
Result United States victory
Belligerents
Red Sticks United States
Muscogee
Cherokee
Choctaw
Commanders and leaders
Menawa
Peter McQueen
Strength
~1,000 warriors American: ~2,000 infantry,
~700 cavalry,
unknown artillery
Native American: ~600 warriors
Casualties and losses
>800 killed
206 wounded		 American:
47 killed
159 wounded
Native American:
23 killed
47 wounded

The Battle of Horseshoe Bend (also known as Tohopeka, Cholocco Litabixbee, or The Horseshoe), was fought during the War of 1812 in the Mississippi Territory, now central Alabama. On March 27, 1814, United States forces and Native American allies under Major General Andrew Jackson defeated the Red Sticks, a part of the Creek Indian tribe who opposed American expansion, effectively ending the Creek War.

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