Pierre D'Artaguiette Videos

A French army officer known for his valor during the Natchez War who later became the commander of the Province of Louisiana's Illinois District.

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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.

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.

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.