Battle of Lake Okeechobee
Conflict	Second Seminole War
Date	December 25, 1837
Place	Lake Okeechobee, Florida
Result	American victory
Combatants Seminole United States Commanders Alligator Zachary Taylor Strength 400 800 Casualties 4 killed 14 wounded 26 killed 112 wounded

The Battle of Lake Okeechobee was one of the major battles of the Second Seminole War. It was fought between 800 troops of the 6th Infantry Regiment (under the command of Colonel Zachary Taylor) and 400 Seminoles. It took place on December 25th, 1837. Taylor was promoted to the rank of brigadier general as a result of this battle, and his nickname of "Old Rough and Ready" came mostly due to this battle.

Four Seminoles and 26 US soldiers were killed.

External links

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