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| Battle of Fort Ligonier |
| Part of the French and Indian War |
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| 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.
The battle site is marked with a momument today.
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