Atlas of Battles

war, 8 engagements

Battles of the Black Hawk War

The atlas places 8 engagements of the Black Hawk War (1832): 8 battles, all in present-day United States.

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Battle of Stillman's RunBattle of Horseshoe BendAttack at Ament's CabinBattle of Waddams GroveBattle of Apple River FortBattle of Kellogg's GroveBattle of Wisconsin HeightsBattle of Bad AxeChicagoMilwaukeeMadisonCedar RapidsGaryAuroraDavenportWaukeganRacineWaterloo200 km42.465N, 90.197W
8 placed engagements. Present-day coastlines; larger marks are landmark engagements.

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceResult
14 May 1832Battle of Stillman's RunIllinois, United StatesBritish Band victory
16 June 1832Battle of Horseshoe BendPecatonica Battlefield, Wisconsin, United StatesUnited States victory
18 June 1832Attack at Ament's CabinIllinois, United StatesNo military result
18 June 1832Battle of Waddams GroveIllinois, United Statesminor American victory
24 June 1832Battle of Apple River FortIllinois, United StatesUnited States victory
25 June 1832Battle of Kellogg's GroveIllinois, United StatesDisputed
21 July 1832Battle of Wisconsin HeightsWisconsin, United StatesU.S. victory
1 August 1832Battle of Bad AxeWisconsin, United StatesMassacre of British Band civillians and warriors

Engagements are the Wikidata records placed within the Black Hawk War (or a campaign of it) that carry coordinates; actions without coordinates are not shown.