De Soto’s dwindling force, moving northwest through…

November 1540 CE

De Soto’s dwindling force, moving northwest through Alabama, turns west into present Mississippi, while subjected to relentless attacks by natives.

The Spaniards establish winter camp along the Pontotoc river, most likely near present-day Tupelo.

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Tupelo Lee Mississippi United States View →

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Hernando de Soto View →

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Choctaw (Amerind tribe) View → Chickasaw (Amerind tribe) View → New Spain, Viceroyalty of View → Spain, Habsburg Kingdom of View →

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De Soto's exploration of North America View →

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Exploration View →

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