BATTLE // Aug 1812
Detroit
Michigan Territory · 42.331, -83.046
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Significance
U.S. command shock
Result
British victory
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United States1,606medium
Casualties
- United States2,188medium136% loss rate
Commanders (3)
United Kingdom
Isaac Brockmajor general
Tecumsehwar chief
United States
William Hullgeneral
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