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Florida's Seminole Wars
Florida's Seminole Wars:: 1817-1858

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  • Florida's Seminole Wars:: 1817-1858

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
    3.5(26)Add rating

    The Seminole Indians, alongside the Miccosukee tribe and escaped slaves, engaged in a fierce struggle to retain their ancestral lands against American military forces in 19th-century Florida. Their guerrilla warfare tactics not only challenged the troops but also influenced modern military strategies. The conflicts led to three unique wars that highlighted the clash of cultures and strategies, echoing the policies and errors seen in later Indian wars across the Mississippi. This historical account reveals the resilience and complexity of the Seminole resistance.

    Florida's Seminole Wars:: 1817-1858

  • Florida's Seminole Wars

    1817-1858

    • 162 pages
    • 6 hours of reading

    The book explores the resilience of the Seminole Indians as they fiercely defended their ancestral lands against American military forces during the 19th century. Highlighting their guerrilla warfare tactics, it illustrates how the Seminoles, alongside the Miccosukee tribe and escaped slaves, engaged in a unique struggle that influenced modern military strategies. The narrative delves into the three distinct wars fought in Florida, revealing parallels with the broader Indian wars and the political ramifications that shaped American history prior to the Civil War.

    Florida's Seminole Wars