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by Richard D. Blackmon.
Softcover (6.8×9.7 inches). 78 pages. 2025.
Subtitle: Casemate Illustrated
The Creek Indians (Native Americans) raided in and out of Georgia during the War of 1812. They proved effective and the US sent federal troops supported by a calling out of the Georgia and Tennessee militia. A split in the native National Council caused some tribes to side with the US, while most other tribes stuck with the leader Red Sticks to continue with new raids into Alabama and Mississippi.
The US came up with a three-pronged strategy that suffered some defeats, but ultimately triumphed. More and more troops joined the campaign and Red Sticks’ victories became fewer and defeats more often until his tribes’ settlements were razed. A treaty ended the war, but Red Sticks ceded about half the Creek territory to the US, Georgia, and Mississippi.
The booklet contains four black and white photos, 21 color photos, 15 black and white illustrations, 13 color illustrations, six black and white maps, and five color maps.
This, too, is a well done overview filled with marvelous illustrations.
Enjoyed it.
— Reviewed by Russ Lockwood
