Siege of Detroit

The siege of Detroit took place from August 15–16, 1812, during the War of 1812 and Tecumseh's War. During the siege, Major General Isaac Brock and Shawnee leader Tecumseh along with his allies both led an attack on Fort Shelby in Detroit, Michigan Territory. Brock and Tecumseh defeated the American army and took control of the Fort and town of Detroit after U.S. Brigadier General William Hull surrendered.^[1]

Siege of Detroit
Part of War of 1812 and Tecumseh's War
The Surrender of Detroit, by J.C.H. Forster
Date August 15–16, 1812 (1 day) Location Detroit, Michigan Territory 42.3300°N 83.0487°W / 42.3300; -83.0487 Result British-Indian victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Upper Canada Tecumseh's Confederacy	United States
Commanders and leaders
Isaac Brock Tecumseh	William Hull
Strength
330 regulars 400 militia 600 Natives 5 field guns 2 ships	2,500 1 brig
Casualties and losses
2 wounded	7 killed 2,493 captured 1 brig captured

Brock and Tecumseh had an army of 330 regulars and 400 militia, along with 600 Natives, 5 field guns and 2 ships.^[2] Hull had an army of 2,500 and 1 brig.^[3]

The victory at Fort Shelby helped motivate Upper Canada during the war. Brock was viewed as a hero in Upper Canada and was knighted for the victory, while Tecumseh gained more influence over the confederation of Indians.^[4][5]

A song titled "The Bold Canadian" was written by Cornelius Flummerfelt, a private in Third York Militia's First Flank Company in celebration of the capture.^[6] A bronze statue of Brock and Tecumseh was erected in the Sandwich Towne neighborhood of Windsor, Ontario.^[7]