Bushy Run, Battle of
1763 CE
The Battle of Bushy Run, fought on August 5–6, 1763, in western Pennsylvania, between a British column under the command of Colonel Henry Bouquet and a combined force of Delaware, Shawnee, Mingo, and Huron warriors, occurs during Pontiac's Rebellion.
Though the British suffered serious losses, they route the tribesmen and successfully relieve the garrison of Fort Pitt.
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Most of the Native Americans break off the siege at Fort Pitt on August 1, 1763, in order to intercept five hundred British troops marching to the fort under Colonel Bouquet.
On August 5, these two forces meet at the Battle of Bushy Run.
Although his force suffers heavy casualties, Bouquet fights off the attack and relieves Fort Pitt on August 20, bringing the siege to an end.
His victory at Bushy Run is celebrated in the British colonies—church bells ring through the night in Philadelphia—and praised by King George.
On August 5, these two forces meet at the Battle of Bushy Run.
Although his force suffers heavy casualties, Bouquet fights off the attack and relieves Fort Pitt on August 20, bringing the siege to an end.
His victory at Bushy Run is celebrated in the British colonies—church bells ring through the night in Philadelphia—and praised by King George.