4m

First Ackia Attack: French from the North

Julian Prince

• Historic Figures

Julian Prince authored the historical novel, "Ackia" around the elaborate French plan to crush the Chickasaws.

1m

Battle of Ackia: Bienville Arrives a Month Late

Brad Lieb

• Historic Figures

The anticipated attack by the French surge from the South led by Governor Bienville, arrived a month late.

1m

Battle of Ackia: Chickasaws Return French Grenades

Brad Lieb

The French began their attack on Ackia with grenades.

1m

Bienville Attacks Ackia, the Longtown Cluster

Brad Lieb

Under pressure from Choctaw guides with their own agenda, Bienville ordered an attack on the Chickasaw Longtown Cluster of villages.

1m

Ackia Misfire: D'Arteguette Attacks Early

Brad Lieb

With a large army and Indian allies, the French seemed poised to overtake the Chickasaws on March 26, 1736.

1m

Battle of Ackia: The Plan Goes Awry

Brad Lieb

The French, set on eliminating the Chickasaws once and for all, developed a plan to attack from two sides.

1m 30s

Battle of Ackia: Bienville Retreats

Brad Lieb

With the odds stacked against them at the small village of Ackia, the Chickasaws managed to force Bienville and his men to retreat.

2m

The French Attacked a Chickasaw Peace Village

LaDonna Brown

• Historic Figures

Archaeologist LaDonna Brown describes the infamous 1736 Battle of Hikea (Ackia) in which the French attacked a Chickasaw peace village.