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Ackia: The Ill-Fated French Attacks

Julian Prince

• Historic Figures

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bienville Guided by Choctaws

Brad Lieb

• Historic Figures

Though he demanded to be taken to the Natchez village, Bienville wrote that the Choctaw guides led him “to and fro.”

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The French Leader Bienville

Richard Green

• Historic Figures

The French explorer who later became the Governor of French Louisiana, Bienville, was the highest-ranking European who learned the Chickasaw language.

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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.

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Battle of Ackia: The French Plan to Crush the Chickasaws

Brad Lieb

The Chickasaws had become a thorn in the side of the French, who often found their boats of supplies and goods for trading attacked and pillaged.