Henry Bouquet, a professional Swiss officer, served in the British Army
from 1756- 1765 in the 60th or Royal American Regiment. Bouquet's
service to the Crown involved his participation in three major campaigns
in North America. During 1758 Bouquet served as the second-in-command
to Brigadier General John Forbes in an expedition to secure from the
French Fort Duquesne, later renamed Fort Pitt. In 1763, Bouquet returned
to Fort Pitt, personally organizing and leading the relief column which
broke the Indian siege of that critical frontier installation during
Pontiac's rebellion. This action resulted in the Battle of Bushy Run. In
1764, Bouquet conducted an expedition against the Delaware and Shawnee
Indians in the Muskingum River Valley of Ohio. In this campaign he
succeeded in ending Indian resistance in the region without having to
fight in a single battle or engagement. Bouquet was a competent and
professional military leader. This study evaluates Bouquet's three
campaigns. It relates Bouquet's performance to leadership, warfighting
and campaigning concepts outlined in modern military doctrine.
OBTAIN DOCUMENT: Henry Bouquet A Study of Three Military Campaigns in North America, 1758-1764
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