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Queen Anne's War
The second war in the series of the French Indian wars which lasted 11 years.It was primarily used to gain and protect control of the continental area of the North East. Tactics varied, however many suggest it was more a system of improvisation and hit and run attacks versus actual tactics. -
Comanche Wars
A war series that lasted hundreds of years. Weaponry advanced as the time progressed. Their tactics varied, however, they commonly stole the enemies horses and left the enemy to die of thirst and starvation. Primitive features are noted in both their mapping ability (see image) as well as their techniques. Comanche pictograph map of the Battle of Sierra Blanca, 1787 -
King George's War
This war series last from 1744 to approximately 1748. It was composed of a series of small scale attacks. Known as the third series in the French Indian Wars. -
Pontiacs Rebellion
War between British and various Indian Tribes. Several British forts were attacked and seized. The indians were welcomed within the walls of the fort and had snuck weapons inside. The British attempted to use chemical warfare through a method of disease ridden blankets. -
Dunmore's War
A war that struck out between the Colony of Virginia and Native Americans of the Ohio River Valley. Tactics involved forming large scale militias from within the Colony. The colonists' tactics were successful and resulted in a peace treaty. -
American Revolutionary War
A war that consisted of a series of battle that were waged by American Colonies against Britain. What has been dubbed "frontier tactics" involved the colonist hiding behind trees, rocks, and fences and utilized rifles that were far superior to the British. British formations were tight knit and resulted in easy targets. The guerilla warfare of the minute men were far superior to that of the linear formationed British. Henry B. Carrington, "Battles of the American Revolution" (New York, 1887). -
Northwest Indian Wars
During this war which lasted approximately 10 years, American forces underestimated the Northwest Indians. American officials felt the superior trained American forces were no match for presumed disorganized tactics of the Indians. Yet the Indians had called on alliances, which made them much more equipped and tactful than expected. The Indians were able to lead a series of ambushes that targeted leadership officials. -
Shays Rebellion
Angered by the current economic crisis and lack of interventions by the new-formed Republic, colonist met and organized their plan for resistance and protest under the coordination of Daniel Shays-- a former Confederate Army Captain. The rebels quickly fell apart when met by a state funded and organized army, however had a few quick successes.
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Whiskey Rebellion
As a result of indebtedness from the American Revolution, a tax was created with intentions of reducing the debt. Opposed by westerners who relied on the byproducts of their produce for income, a rebellion eventually broke out in opposition of the tax. After failed attempts of ending the rebellion peacefully, President Washington formed a militia of nearly 13,000 men to face the insurgents.
