Battle of Wisconsin Heights

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Map showing locations of major battles, massacres, forts, and settlements during the Black Hawk War of 1832 in present-day Wisconsin and Illinois. Key sites such as the Battle of Bad Axe, Battle of Wisconsin Heights, and Massacre at Indian Creek are labeled, along with Black Hawk's route marked by a purple line.

Battle of Wisconsin Heights

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Black Hawk War
The Battle of Wisconsin Heights
On July 18 militiamen discovered a fresh trail, along which they encountered dozens of starving Sauk and Fox, mostly old people and children. Some of them were already dead; the rest were quickly killed. Small groups of warriors also stayed behind…
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On July 18 militiamen discovered a fresh trail, along which they encountered dozens of starving Sauk and Fox, mostly old people and children. Some of them were already dead; the rest were quickly killed. Small groups of warriors also stayed behind…
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