Plight of Red Eagle

By James L. Estes

Red Eagle did not want to battle the Americans, and was torn between leading his people, the Creek Indians and the common sense of the white man blood flowing through his veins to remain neutral. The Red Sticks finally threatened his family and he was forced to join the war party. Under Red Eagle& 019;s leadership, the Red Sticks defeated the Americans in many battles through Alabama during the years 1813 and 1814, and on several occasions, they forced the Americans to retreat. They opposed Andrew Jackson in most of these battles and at Emuckfaw and Enotachopco Creeks; they forced him to retreat towards the Coosa River. In the Battle at Calabee Creek, they forced the Georgia army to retreat to Georgia. Finally, General Jackson& 019;s troops surrounded them at Horseshoe Bend and after three hours, the Creeks were nearly exterminated. & ; & ; Yet, the Creek Indians managed to defend the soil where the Great Spirit gave them birth. They fought the invaders until more than half of their warriors were slain. But in the end, they were forced to give up one of the finest regions on earth now occupied by Americans. & ; & ; Will Americans, in some dark hour, when their land is invaded, defend this soil as bravely and as enduringly as those brave natives of Alabama?

• Format: Unknown Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615754139
• ISBN13: 9780615754130
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: d'Este Publications, LLC
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 years and up