Battles of Emuckfaw and Enotachopo Creek · Creek War: battles of Emuckfaw, Enotachopo Creek and Calebee Creek

Jackson's depleted force engaged Red Sticks in January 1814, suffering heavy casualties and retreating despite inflicting losses on the enemy.

Jackson's force, reduced to a cadre of 103 men plus raw recruits and native allies, was encamped near Emuckfaw on January 22, 1814. On the morning of January 24, he began re-crossing the creek. In the fighting, Jackson's forces killed 50 Creek but suffered relatively heavy casualties and were forced to retreat. Though Jackson withdrew, the Red Sticks lost their best opportunity for a decisive victory against the American forces. The passages do not state the exact dates of the battles themselves.

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