The Battle of Fallen Timbers: A Change of Worlds

by Dave Westrick

Author Dave Westrick shares the forgotten stories of the defenders, invaders and all the people caught in the middle. On a hot, humid August morning in 1794, an army representing fifteen quarreling states met an alliance of Native American tribes at a place called Fallen Timbers. The battle lasted less than two hours, with fewer than one hundred killed. For the United States, it was the beginning of greatness and the birth of a proud military tradition. For the Native Americans, it was the end of the life they had led for thousands of years.

176 pages, Paperback

Published May 20, 2025

Reviews

[Ken Nilsestuen · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's full of interesting facts about the people involved, a bit less about details of the battle. The book is a collection of vignettes tied together by the main subject, rather than a historical narrative following a timeline of events. I'm fine with Dave's casual writing style, but I do wish in future editions he would correct "calvary" to "cavalry."

[William Delaney · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting book, but not what I expected. It doesn't provide much detail about the battle itself, but rather provides some well-rounded information about the combatants. Much about the Native American participants, the US military, and some general trivia. I bought it as a research book. It was an easy and enjoyable read.

[David Engel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection of essays and stories was very informative and interesting, especially to a northwest Ohio native.