Gen. Anthony Wayne’s Campaign
In April 1792, General Anthony Wayne was assigned to lead the Northwestern Army amid ongoing conflicts with Native Americans. Following a failed raid by Kentucky militia, Wayne prepared for a campaign against the tribes. Despite treaty negotiations asserting U.S. claims, Native foes, led by Little Turtle, resisted pressure to cede lands. After a series of confrontations, Wayne’s forces ultimately defeated the Indians at the Maumee River, leading to a treaty in 1795 that forced significant land concessions from the tribes, embodying the brutal tactics employed against them.
