Battle of Autossee
The Battle of Autossee took place on November 29, 1813, during the Creek War, at the Creek towns of Autossee and Tallasee near present-day Shorter, Alabama. General John Floyd, with 900 to 950 militiamen and 450 allied Creek, attacked and burned down both villages, killing 200 Red Sticks in the process.
| Battle of Autossee | |||||||
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| Part of the War of 1812, the Creek War | |||||||
Map of events during the Creek War. The Autossee battle site is located in the left center. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States | Red Stick Creeks | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| John Floyd (WIA) | Unknown, Creek Kings † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1350–1400 | 1500 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Americans: 6–11 killed during battle, 5 wounded, 5 killed in ambush after battle - American allied Creek: unknown | 200 killed, unknown wounded | ||||||
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