Battle of Winnepang

Battle of Winnepang
Part of Dummer's War

Richard Philipps, Governor of Nova Scotia and Commander of the 40th Regiment of Foot
DateJuly 1722
Location
Result British victory
Belligerents
New England colonists Mi'kmaq
Commanders and leaders
  • John Bradstreet
  • John Elliot
Unknown
Strength
~30 militia 39 warriors
Casualties and losses
5 killed 35 killed

The Battle of Winnepang occurred during Dummer's War when New England forces attacked Mi'kmaq at present day Jeddore Harbour, Nova Scotia.[a] The naval battle was part of a campaign ordered by Governor Richard Philipps to retrieve over 82 New England prisoners taken by the Mi'kmaq in fishing vessels off the coast of Nova Scotia.[b] The New England force was led by Ensign John Bradstreet[c] and fishing Captain John Elliot.[2]


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  1. ^ Godfrey, W. G. (1979). "Bradstreet, John". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. IV (1771–1800) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
  2. ^ Grenier (2008), p. 60.