In 1792, General Mad Anthony Wayne was made commander in Ohio-Indiana region of the U.S. He established a string of U.S. forts and began campaigns against Indian tribes. He routed Indians at Fallen Timbers on Maumee River on 20 August 1794.
Citation:
Richert, Lucas Paul. "General Wayne".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009
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