Battle of Fort Ligonier

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Battle of Fort Ligonier
Part of the French and Indian War
Date October 12, 1758
Location Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania
Result British victory
Belligerents
France and Indian allies Britain
Commanders
De Vitri James Burd
Strength
400 marines and militia
100 natives
1,500 regulars and militia
Casualties and losses
Unknown, but thought to be slightly higher 12 dead
55 wounded

The Battle of Fort Ligonier was a 1758 battle of the French and Indian War.

After British forces failed to capture Fort Duquesne, French forces and their Indian allies attacked Fort Ligonier, still under construction. The British were initially pushed back towards the fort until the main force counter-attacked and drove the French and Indians off after two hours of intense fighting.

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