Battle of Thames
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, War of 1812
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, American Indian History, American Early National History (1789-1815), Canadian History
- Geographical Location: Canada
- Date: October 5, 1813
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the War of 1812. Result: Defeat of British and Native American forces.
Following the U.S. victory at the Battle of Lake Erie (1813), the British position on the Detroit frontier became indefensible because they could no longer supply troops, civilians, and Native Americans in the area. Major General Henry Procter wasted time negotiating with Tecumseh and his allies concerning whether and when to withdraw from the Detroit River region. Consequently, most of Tecumseh’s allies deserted the British. Procter’s...
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