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  • Battle of Bushy Run
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  • The Battle of Bushy Run was 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. This action occurred during Pontiac's Rebellion. Though the British suffered serious losses, they routed the tribemen and successfully relieved the garrison of Fort Pitt.
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Strength
  • 110
  • 500
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Date
  • --08-05
Commander
Caption
  • Charge of the Highlanders at the Battle of Bushy Run . Oil on canvas.
Casualties
  • 15
  • 50
  • 60
  • ~60 killed
Result
  • British victory
combatant
  • Great Britain
  • Ohio Country natives
Place
  • near present-day Harrison City, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Conflict
  • Battle of Bushy Run
abstract
  • The Battle of Bushy Run was 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. This action occurred during Pontiac's Rebellion. Though the British suffered serious losses, they routed the tribemen and successfully relieved the garrison of Fort Pitt.