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Mexican-American War

Third Seminole War - Battle of Billy Bowlegs

1855
Florida
Era
Mexican-American War
Year
1855
Location
Florida
Status
Verified engagement
The Battle

History & Significance

Third Seminole War - Battle of Billy Bowlegs was a Mexican-American War engagement fought in Florida, 1855. It was a United States victory.

Result
United States victory
Forces engaged
1,000 U.S. Army troops of the 1st, 4th, and 6th Infantry Regiments and 132 Missouri Volunteers under the command of Colonel Zachary Taylor vs about 400 Seminole warriors led by chiefs Abiaka, Billy Bowlegs, Halpatter Tustenuggee (Alligator) and Wild Cat
Outcome
a victory for the Seminoles, as they held off the U.S. troops long enough to safely evacuate their encampment
Duration
Single day engagement (December 25, 1837)

Approximate location. The nearest recorded settlement is shown; the exact site is unrecorded.

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When did Third Seminole War - Battle of Billy Bowlegs take place?
Third Seminole War - Battle of Billy Bowlegs took place in 1855. Single day engagement (December 25, 1837).
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Third Seminole War - Battle of Billy Bowlegs was fought in Florida, United States.
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