Battle of Vincennes
Who was involved?
It was the American soldiers against the British soldiers.
Where was it and what happened?
It was fought in Vincennes, Illinois. There was a British fort that the Americans wanted to weaken the British in the West. They took the fort and then left some men to guard it. The British came and took it back. The Americans came back after taking another fort in the west and retook it.
What was the impact?
Americans were able to send supplies up the Mississippi. It greatly weakened the British force in the West.
It was the American soldiers against the British soldiers.
Where was it and what happened?
It was fought in Vincennes, Illinois. There was a British fort that the Americans wanted to weaken the British in the West. They took the fort and then left some men to guard it. The British came and took it back. The Americans came back after taking another fort in the west and retook it.
What was the impact?
Americans were able to send supplies up the Mississippi. It greatly weakened the British force in the West.
Alec, Willowcreek Middle School, date last edited: 4/9/13