Jun 02 2009
Subversive Historian – 06/02/09
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The Taking of Fort Michilimakinac
Back in the day on June 2nd, 1763, Chippewa natives outsmarted the British in the taking of Fort Michilimakinac. Inspired by the rebellion of Ottowan chief Pontiac, the Chippewa devised a clever strategy to take the large and fortified British post. Under the utmost secrecy, the plot was carefully executed by chief …
The Taking of Fort Michilimakinac
Back in the day on June 2nd, 1763, Chippewa natives outsmarted the British in the taking of Fort Michilimakinac. Inspired by the rebellion of Ottowan chief Pontiac, the Chippewa devised a clever strategy to take the large and fortified British post. Under the utmost secrecy, the plot was carefully executed by chief …
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