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  • Augustin de La Balme
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  • Augustin Mottin de la Balme was a French cavalry officer who served in Europe during the Seven Years War and in the United States during the American Revolution. His attempt to capture Fort Detroit in 1780 ended in defeat when he was ambushed by forces under Chief Little Turtle.
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  • 104
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Date
  • 1780-11-05
Commander
Caption
  • DAR LaBalme Defeat Historical Marker on Dela Balme Road in Whitley County, Indiana
Casualties
  • 5
  • 30
Result
  • Indian victory
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Place
  • Present-day Fort Wayne Indiana
Conflict
  • La Balme's Defeat.
abstract
  • Augustin Mottin de la Balme was a French cavalry officer who served in Europe during the Seven Years War and in the United States during the American Revolution. His attempt to capture Fort Detroit in 1780 ended in defeat when he was ambushed by forces under Chief Little Turtle.