The Miami chief who saw defeat coming at Fallen Timbers in 1794

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Little Turtle’s Prophetic Withdrawal at Fallen Timbers

Little Turtle saw what others couldn’t. The Miami war chief had crushed U.S. armies twice, but in 1794, he knew the game had changed.

His own son-in-law, now a spy for General Wayne, told him about the new “Legion” army. After a failed attack on Fort Recovery, Little Turtle urged peace talks…

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