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The Siege of Detroit
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The Siege of Detroit
What Was The Siege of Detroit?
What Was It?
The Siege of Detroit was a battle that took place at Fort Detroit. It took place during August 15-16 during the War of 1812. Beginning in July of 1812, the American General William Hull conducted an invasion of Canada before retreating back to Fort Detroit.
Why Was It Called The Siege of Detroit
Why Was It Called "Siege of Detroit?"
It was called the "Siege of Detroit" because:
A: it took place in Detroit
B: it was also called the Battle of Fort Detroit
How Was The Battle In The British Perspective?
How was The British Involved?
The perspective that I chose was the British, more specifically the British general, General Issac Brook, who took the fort away from the american general, General William Hull
Dear Sir Prévost,
We have taken over Fort Detroit and I feel as though you have felt as we have lost the battle. Don't worry, we have won the battle, but the war has just started. We have lost 7 men and we have wounded 2, but we have captured over 2000 American Soldiers and locked them in the brig. This battle was dark and very bloody and the war has just begun. I hope I can return home after the war and I hope I don't die.
Sincerely,
A Letter To
George Prévost
What Happened in the Siege of Detroit?
What Happened During it?
On August 16, 1812, General William Hull crossed the Mississippi River into Detroit and tried to take over the fort. After failing to take over fort Detroit, Hull retreated.
Death Count
Surprisingly, only 7 people died during the siege and only 2 people were injured, but the British captured 2500 people and taken them to the brig in the fort.
How Did it End?
How Did It End?
Many First Nations in the Northwest Territory were inspired to join the British and attack against U.S. outposts. The British held Detroit for more than a year before their small fleet was defeated in The Battle of Lake Erie, which forced them to abandon the western border of Upper Canada.