Military History

Military History of Fort Wayne

December 15, 2021

The Old Apple Tree

In keeping with the Johnny Appleseed festival in Fort Wayne – it seems appropriate to mention the Old Apple Tree that stood witness to many years […]
December 15, 2021

A Narrative of Hardin’s Defeat: October 19, 1790

It is Monday, October 19, 1790. Colonel John Hardin commanding 180 Kentucky Milita and a small force of 30 Regulars is given an order by Commanding […]
December 15, 2021

A Narrative of Hartshorn’s Defeat: October 20, 1790

It is Tuesday, October 20, 1790. Commanding General Josiah Harmar is now fully informed of the previous days losses under John Hardin. Harmar now determines to […]
December 15, 2021

A Narrative of Harmar’s Defeat: October 22nd, 1790

It is Friday, October 22nd, 1790.The United States Army under Josiah Harmar is now encamped at one of the Shawnee towns on the Maumee known as […]