The Military History of Green Bay (Classic Reprint)

A concise, engaging tour of Green Bay’s military history from French forts to American posts, tied to fur trade and daily life.

This edition traces the long arc of Green Bay’s military past, from early French guard posts to British and American control. It follows key figures and events that shaped the region, including Perrot and the Langlades, fort beginnings at La Baye, and the shifting power dynamics that accompanied the French, English, and American presence along the Fox River.

Readers will see how forts, traders, and Native nations intersected at La Baye and Fort St. Francis, with later moves to Fort Howard and Camp Smith. The narrative frames battles, alliances, and policy shifts against a backdrop of the fur trade and frontier life, offering a grounded view of a region where military action was closely tied to settlement and commerce.

• Key personalities and their roles in the French, English, and American eras.


• Fort locations, relocations, and the practical realities of garrison life.


• How hunting, trade, and diplomacy shaped the region’s history alongside wars and treaties.


• A lens on daily life at the forts, including interactions with Native nations and settlers.

Ideal for readers of Wisconsin history and frontier military life, this book helps you understand how a small riverine outpost reflected broad imperial changes.