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May 28, 1754 Battle of Jumonville Glen
White historians regard this battle as being first of their so called French and Indian War, yet Battle at Piqua was really a first battle of that war. This battle may have occurred as a result of English attempts to construct a fort within Ojibway Territory. Battle of Jumonville Glen was a part of Pontiac's War. Above is a list of Battles of Pontiac's War. On Tuesday May 28, 1754 a force of brave Ojibway Soldiers thwarted English attempts to build a new fortified settlement within their empire. Though English were victorious during Battle of Jumonville, they were prevented from completing their task. White casualties were 13 killed and 5 wounded. Ojibway casualties were about same or fewer.