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Siege of Detroit
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The siege of Detroit, also known as the surrender of Detroit or the Battle of Fort Detroit, was an early engagement in the War of 1812. A British force under Major General Isaac Brock in cooperation w
The Surrender of Detroit, by J.C.H. Forster
The Surrender of Detroit, by J.C.H. Forster
American forces during the siege of Detroit were commanded by Brigadier General William Hull, an aging veteran of the American Revolutionary War.
American forces during the siege of Detroit were commanded by Brigadier General William Hull, an aging veteran of the American Revolutionary War.
Major General Isaac Brock met with Tecumseh in Amherstburg, Ontario and quickly established a rapport, ensuring that the Shawnee chief would cooperate
Major General Isaac Brock met with Tecumseh in Amherstburg, Ontario and quickly established a rapport, ensuring that the Shawnee chief would cooperate with his plans.
The Francois Bâby house, in the grounds of which the British set up their battery to fire on the American fort
The Francois Bâby house, in the grounds of which the British set up their battery to fire on the American fort
Tecumseh
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Tecumseh was a Shawnee chief and warrior who promoted resistance to the expansion of the United States onto Native American lands. A persuasive orator, Tecumseh traveled widely, forming a Native Ameri
Siege of Detroit
…an early engagement in the War of 1812. A British force under Major General Isaac Brock in cooperation with Indigenous warriors under Shawnee leader Tecumseh used bluff and deception to intimidate American Brigadier General William Hull into surrendering the fort and town of Detroit, the Michigan Territory…
Painting of Tecumseh based on an 1808 sketch
Painting of Tecumseh based on an 1808 sketch
Full-length portrait of Tecumseh, 19th century
Full-length portrait of Tecumseh, 19th century
Black Hoof (Catecahassa) emerged in the 1790s as the principal spokesman for the Ohio Shawnees. Most Shawnees followed his lead rather than Tecumseh's
Black Hoof (Catecahassa) emerged in the 1790s as the principal spokesman for the Ohio Shawnees. Most Shawnees followed his lead rather than Tecumseh's.
Tenskwatawa, Tecumseh's younger brother, founded a religious movement in 1805. (George Catlin, 1832)
Tenskwatawa, Tecumseh's younger brother, founded a religious movement in 1805. (George Catlin, 1832)