4.4: Little Turtle, the “Mad” General, and the Battle of Fallen Timbers

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Conflict between Indigenous tribes and nations and European, and later, American, settlers, is a consistent theme throughout American history, and we’ve certainly covered our fair share on the podcast.  The aftermath of St. Clair's defeat is what we are focused on today: the response of the U.S. Army, the proposed follow-up by Indigenous forces, and the battle that led to a treaty ending large-scale Indigenous resistance in the Northwest Territory.  Our primary subjects are a Miami leader who fought in St. Clair’s Defeat and came to realize what he was truly up against, and a Revolutionary general in search of a comeback.  In this episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, our first of three where we explore U.S. reactions to “foreign” powers, we look at Little Turtle, Anthony Wayne, and the decisive Battle of Fallen Timbers.

Key People

Little Turtle

General Anthony Wayne

Blue Jacket

Josiah Harmar

Key Events/Ideas

Battle of Fallen Timbers

Treaty of Greenville

We're back for Season Four of History: Beyond the Textbook! This season will focus on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Federalist Era" in the years roughly 1789-1800. The first six episodes will release every Tuesday from October 28-December 2, while the second six episodes will be released every Tuesday from February 17-March 24. Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," Season Two, "America's Revolution," and Season Three, "America's Crucial Years," wherever you listen to your podcasts!

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