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Huron vs. Iroquois: a case study in inter-tribal warfare

Ethnohistory26 (2) • Published In 1979 • Pages: 141-152

By: Otterbein, Keith F..

Abstract
This is a detailed analysis of the crucial battle that led to the final defeat of the Huron by the Iroquois in the spring of 1649. The author discusses the antagonists' military strengths and weaknesses, strategies and tactics, to explain the outcome.
Subjects
External relations
Military organization
Discipline and morale
Ground combat forces
Military installations
Strategy
Tactics
Warfare
Aftermath of combat
culture
Huron/Wendat
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2015
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1649
Coverage Place
Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Notes
Keith F. Otterbein
Includes bibliographical references ( p.152)
LCCN
57043343
LCSH
Wyandot Indians