Black Hawk Showed Strategic Genius in the Battle of Wisconsin Heights

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Although they were outnumbered and had suffered many casualties, Sauk and Fox warriors held off government forces long enough to allow their people to retreat across the Wisconsin River. Historian Patrick Jung tells the story of Chief Black Hawk and the strategy that saved many of his followers during the Battle of Wisconsin Heights.

Episode Credits

  • Norman Gilliland Host
  • Emily Auerbach Host
  • Patrick J Jung Guest

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