Tecumseh

: For other uses of the name, see Tecumseh (disambiguation).

Detroit surrender

Tecumseh joined British Major-General Sir Isaac Brock to force the surrender of Detroit in August 1812, a major victory for the British. Tecumseh's acumen in warfare was evident in this engagement. As Brock advanced to a point just out of range of Detroit's guns, Tecumseh had his warriors parade out from a nearby wood and circle around to repeat the maneuver, making it appear that there were many more than was actually the case. The fort commander surrended in fear of the ruin of the fort.

Related Topics:
Isaac Brock - Detroit - 1812

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This victory was shortlived, however, as Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's victory on Lake Erie, late in the summer of 1813, cut British supply lines and prompted them to withdraw along the Thames Valley. The British burned the public buildings in Detroit and retreated into Upper Canada. Tecumseh followed, fighting rearguard actions to slow the US advance.

Related Topics:
Commodore - Oliver Hazard Perry - Lake Erie - 1813

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