C. T. Suddeth

Battle of Chicasa: December 1540, the Desoto Expedition with 400 men wintered in an abandoned Chickasaw village near Columbus, Mississippi. Desoto demanded 200 porters plus women to cook. With armor, guns, horses, Desoto terrorized the southeast. March 4, while still dark, Chickasaw shot flaming arrows into the village, also killing horses and pigs. About 60 Spanish died, the survivors fleeing. Desoto died a few weeks later.