Chronology
Revolutionary fighting in Louisiana spanned 1779 to 1779. Select a year for the engagements of that season nationwide.
Where these engagements were fought
Select a marker to see the engagement and open its page. Larger red markers are surveyed battlefields with a mapped boundary.
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Engagements in Louisiana.
Notable engagements
| Engagement | Year | Outcome | Forces or losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 1779 | Spanish victory | 9 killed; 39 wounded; Waldeck-Pyrmont: 4 killed; 2 wounded; |
| Capture of Fort Bute | 1779 | Spanish victory | None; Waldeck-Pyrmont: 1 killed; 16 captured |
| Battle of Lake Pontchartrain | 1779 | Spanish victory | United States; Spain: 6-8 killed; some wounded; 2 killed; 1 |
Battlefield locations and boundaries are compiled from public records, including the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (public domain) and the American Revolution GIS work of Charles E. Frye (CC BY-SA 4.0).