Florida has begun preparing for war as…

Florida has begun preparing for war as the realization sinks in that the Seminoles will resist relocation.

Settlers flee to safety as Seminoles attack plantations and a militia wagon train.

Two companies, totaling one hundred and eight men under the command of Major Francis L. Dade, are sent from Fort Brooke to reinforce Fort King.

On December 28, 1835, Seminoles ambush the soldiers and wipe out the command.

Only two soldiers make it back to Fort Brooke, and one dies of his wounds a few days later.