Battle of Autossee
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The Battle of Autossee took place on November 29, 1813, during the Creek War, at the Creek towns of Autossee[lower-alpha 1] and Tallasee[lower-alpha 2] near present-day Shorter, Alabama. General John Floyd, with 900 to 950 militiamen and 450 allied Creek, attacked and burned down both villages, killing 200 Red Sticks in the process.
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Battle of Autossee | |||||||
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Part of the War of 1812, the Creek War | |||||||
Map of events during the Creek War. The Autossee battle site is located in the left center. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Red Stick Creeks | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
John Floyd (WIA) | Unknown, Creek Kings † | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1350–1400 | 1500 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Americans: 6–11 killed during battle, 5 wounded, 5 killed in ambush after battle - American allied Creek: unknown | 200 killed, unknown wounded |
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