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Photographer: Tom Bosse
Taken: July 31, 2016
Caption: Choctaw Nation
Additional Description: Choctaw Indians fought with General Andrew Jackson during the crucial lead-up to the Battle of New Orleans. Chief Pushmataha, who served with Jackson in the Pensacola campaign, encouraged the Choctaws to help Jackson at New Orleans. Commanded by Captain Pierre Jugeant (Juzan), who was married to a Choctaw, they guided American troops through difficult swamp terrain, harassed British sentries, and led lightning attacks and night raids. During the battle the Choctaws fought alongside Tennessee Militia on the swampy left flank. General Jackson recognized the Choctaw alliance for their contribution to the victory over the British. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
Submitted: December 10, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Database Locator Identification Number: p371979
File Size: 1.702 Megabytes

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