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	The War of 1812: Chronology
		The Battle of Tippecanoe (Prophetstown): The Northwest (November of 1811)
		The Battle of Moraviantown (The Battle of the Thames): The Northwest (Oct. 5, 1813)
		The Battle of Chrysler’s Farm: The NorthEast (November 10, 1813)
	www.galafilm.com /1812/e/chronology (275 words)

	The Royal Regiment of Wales
		Anniversary of the battle of Frenchtown on the River Raisin, Michigan Territory, involving 41st Foot.
		Anniversary of the battle of Vittoria during the peninsular campaign in Spain involving the 2/24th.
		Anniversary of the battle of Salamanca during the peninsular campaign in Spain involving the 2/24th.
	www.rrw.org.uk /dates.shtml (1536 words)

	America at War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		November 7 - Harrison's army is attacked by the Prophet, Tecumseh's brother, at the Battle of Tippecanoe.
		September - British naval attack is repulsed by Captain Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie.
		October - Northwestern Indians are weakened and Tecumseh is killed in a U.S. victory at the Battle of Thames.
	www.america-at-war.net /1812.htm (737 words)

	Bulger
		In the naval battle of Lake Erie, September 10, 1813, twenty-eight percent of the total British casualties were Newfoundlanders.
		Captain Mockler and all the surviving Newfoundlanders from the battle of Frenchtown sailed from Amherstburg aboard the Nancy as part of a British expedition against Fort Meigs, Ohio.
		In this naval battle, 100 marines of the Regiment suffered the loss of 39 (28% of the total British casualties) during close-in fighting where volleys of musket fire swept the decks on both sides.
	www.battleofgeorgianbay.huronia.com /rnrsite/rnrhistory.htm (1816 words)

	Battle of River Raisin - Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
		During the War of 1812, General William Henry Harrison's Northwest Army divided to march by three routes through Ohio and Indiana in hopes of reuniting on the Maumee River (northern Ohio) to attack British forces stationed in Detroit.
		In a poor defensive position, the division was massacred by a surprise attack of 1,200 Britons and 1,400 Indians under British General Henry Proctor.
		The Battle of River Raisin was the largest battle ever fought on Michigan soil, and concluded a streak of U.S. setbacks during the early months of the War of 1812.
	www.kdla.ky.gov /resources/KY_BRR.htm (372 words)

	Military.com Content
		A rare American land victory in the War of 1812, the Battle of the Thames helped the winning commander to the presidency and deprived the Indians of one of their greatest leaders.
		James Winchester, who was defeated by the British and their Indian allies at the Battle of Frenchtown, near Monroe, Mich., on January 22, 1813, resulting in the surrender of 550 troops.
		The battle was fought along the Raisin River and was thenceforth known as the "River Raisin Massacre" by the Americans because, despite a promise of protection from the British commander, Colonel Proctor, wounded American prisoners were butchered by the Indians, some being burned to death in huts.
	www.military.com /Content/MoreContent?file=PRthames (1566 words)

	Fort Amherstburg in the War of 1812 by Bob Garcia
		At the battles of Brownstown, August 5, 1812 and Monguagon, August 9, 1812, the British attempted to sever Hull's supply route to Ohio.
		The Battle of Frenchtown, January 22, 1813, was the first test of Procter's defensive strategy.
		The victory at Frenchtown ensured the safety of Fort Amherstburg until the Spring of 1813.
	www.warof1812.ca /fortambg.htm (3041 words)

	Benson J. Lossing's Pictorial Fieldbook of War of 1812
		These rumors were speedily followed by messengers from Frenchtown [January 13, 1813], made almost breathless by alarm and rapid traveling, briging intelligence that the Indians whom Williams had scattered had passed them on their way to Malden, uttering threats of a sweeping destruction of the inhabitants and their habitations on the Raisin.
		When within three miles of Frenchtown Colonel Lewis was informed that the enemy was on the alert and ready to receive him; and as the Americans approached the village on the south side, the howitzer of the foe was opened upon the advancing column, but without effect.
		In the battle of Buena Vista its flag was the regimental color of the Kentucky cavalry.
	mlloyd.org /gen/navarre/text/lossing.htm (11439 words)

	History & War - World War 2, Vietnam War, Civil War and other war topics.
		Battle Of New Orleans: Based on facts gathered largely from the voluminous collection of Colonel R. Durrett of Kentucky, this is an account of the intricate political interplay between Britain, France and Spain in their attempts at gaining political and territorial supremacy among the new colonies.
		The records of several agonizing battles that were fought in 1812 between the American and British forces are captured on this historic CD in an in-depth, insightful and moving manner.
		Detailed accounts of the battle of Frenchtown by such prolific writers as Reverend Thomas P. Dudley bring the event to life and paint a vivid picture of the ill-fated march of American soldiers to Fort George.
	www.historyandwars.com /warof1812item.htm (1178 words)

	MilitaryHistoryOnline.com (Not Logged in)
		Yes, I believe that some of Alexander’s battles, rate wise, were even greater for the defeated, yet the reason I posted Cannae is the 'home-turf' side of it.
		The battle of Cajamarca was perhaps the most lopsided battle in history in that it is alledged that on the Spanish side only Pizarro was wounded against the slaughter of as many as 7,000 of Atahualpa's warriors, and because of the battle's result.
		The war of 1812 was a war of lop-sided battles, in fact it seemed to be a feature of the war that the side with the most troops always lost.
	www.militaryhistoryonline.com /Forums/ViewPost.aspx?ForumID=2&ID=4802 (4377 words)

	Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa 1878>
		He was in the battles at Helena, Arkansas, Jenkins' Ferry, and siege of Mobile; he was wounded at Helena and Jenkins' Ferry.
		He was born in Jefferson Co., Va., March 6, 1832; when ten years of age he came with his father to Iowa, His father left him in school at Burlington, but he did not have a very good opinion of the teacher, so he left and started on foot and walked to Oskaloosa.
		He was in the battles of Shiloh, Iuka, Bolivar, Corinth, and received injuries on the march from Corinth to Grand Junction, and was obliged to resign.
	www.beforetime.net /iowagenealogy/mahaska/MahaskaHistory1878/O.html (7972 words)

	The War of 1812
		The Battle of Frenchtown: The River Raisin Massacre
		After the fall of Detroit, President James Madison reorganized the Army of the Northwest under William Henry Harrison.
		For the rest of the war “Remember the River Raisin” was a rallying cry for Kentucky militiamen.
	www.galafilm.com /1812/e/events/frenchtown.html (363 words)

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		While the Battle of Tippecanoe is not officially considered part of the War of 1812, it is often grouped with it and is often cited as one of a chain of events that directly led to the declaration of war.
		The most memorable battle of the war, as far as the Kentucky Militia was concerned, was that of the Battle of Frenchtown and subsequent massacre at the River Raisin.
		While the Battle of Tippecanoe is not officially considered part of the War of 1812, it is often grouped with it and is often cited as one of a chain of events that directly led to the declaration of war and was waged against members of Tecumseh’s confederation.
	www.kygenweb.net /other/1DiscussionKyWarof1812Cmsn.doc (2951 words)

	The Clark Fork Chronicle - Broncs-Beavers a Southwestern A rematch
		Late in October the Frenchtown Broncs traveled to Dillon in a game that would decide who would win the Southwestern A conference title and who would be the top seed out of the west in the Class A playoffs.
		Frenchtown came into the game ranked fifth in the state and riding a five-game winning streak, something had to give.
		After a hotly contested battle Frenchtown prevailed, 27-19, locking up first in the S.W., a first round bye in the playoffs and ultimately set up the Broncs to host a state championship.
	www.clarkforkchronicle.com /article.php?story=ftown-preview-20051117 (744 words)

	War of 1812 - History of the United States
		Perceiving with quick eye how the battle stood, the dauntless Perry, himself unhurt, put on his uniform, seized his banner, got overboard into an open boat, passed within pistol-shot of the enemy's ships, a storm of balls flying around him, and transferred his flag to the Niagara.
		On the 8th of November a battle was fought at Talladega, east of the Coosa, and the savages were defeated with severe losses.
		The next important naval battle was fought on the 14th of August between the American brig Argus and the British Pelican.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/ca/state1/ridpath/war1911.html (3409 words)

	St. Thomas Source
		June 13, 2005- Residents and businesses in Frenchtown, and even some senators, are turning up the heat on acting Public Works Commissioner George Phillips by voicing their disapproval over a No Right Turn sign installed over a week ago at the intersection of Altona and Veterans Drive -- one of only two entrances into Frenchtown.
		The fact that no one in Frenchtown was consulted about the decision rankles the community almost as much as the sign itself.
		In his letter, Greaux asked Phillips why the police department was not involved in the decision to post the sign, why the community wasn't consulted, and where the accident statistics are to support the change.
	www.onepaper.com /stthomasvi/?v=d&i=&s=News:Local&p=1105685304 (1596 words)

	WAR of 1812 (American History): eBook Search Results (e-Book, e-Books, eBooks) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Battles of the U.S. by Sea and Land: Revolutinary and Indian wars, war of 1812, Mexican war: v 1 Illus.
		Battles of the U.S. by Sea and Land: Revolutinary and Indian wars, war of 1812, Mexican war: v 2 Illus.
		Battle and massacre at Frenchtown, Michigan, Jan 1813 by one of the survivors
	www.digitalbookindex.com /_search/search010hstwar82a.asp (898 words)

	Battle of Frenchtown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Battle of Frenchtown also known as the River Raisin Massacre was a severe defeat for the Americans during the War of 1812, in an attempt to retake Detroit early in 1813.
		After General William Hull had surrendered Detroit in 1812, General William Henry Harrison had been given command of the Army of the Northwest, winning the position over the unpopular General James Winchester.
		Instead Winchester moved far ahead of Harrison to Frenchtown along the River Raisin and on January 18 he routed a small Canadian and Indian force there and captured the town.
	battle-of-frenchtown.iqnaut.net (407 words)

	info: Battle_of_Frenchtown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Battle of Craney Island; Battle of Crysler's Farm; Battle of Dresden; Battle of Fort George; Battle of Frenchtown...
		Frenchtown/St. Rose Project : News/EventsCEREMONY AND RECEPTION DECEMBER 10 COMMEMORATED 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF FRENCHTOWN : On Saturday, December 10, 2005 a public ceremony and reception was held to commemorate the 150th...
		The War of 1812River Raisin Massacre (War of 1812 by USWars.com) The Battle of Frenchtown: The River Raisin Massacre (War of 1812 by Galafilm) Battles...
	www.napoli-pizza.net /Battle_of_Frenchtown.html (291 words)

	Hart Surname of Bourbon County, Kentucky (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Captain Nathaniel G. Hart was captured by the Indians at the Battle of the River Raisin, January 22, 1813.
		From the fall of 1786 I resided in the neighborhood of Harrodsburg and the Indians, who then annoyed that part of the Country, generally crossed the Ohio river between the mouth of the Kentucky and Louisville, passing up on the south side of the river, which was then a wilderness, to McAfee’s Station.
		Henry Clay, Jr.'s promising legal career was terminated in 1847 at the Battle of Buena Vista; James Brown, 1817-1862, a graduate of the law department of Transylvania in 1842, became charge' d'affaires to Portugal in 1849 and died in exile in Canada, during the War Between the States.
	www.shawhan.com /Notes/hart.html (4471 words)

	+Information Technology Presentation ++War of 1812
		Battle of Frenchtown - Kentucky seoldiers are brutally massacred by Indian and Bitish enemies.
		Battle of Lake Erie - Perry defeats British enemies on Lake Erie.
		Battle of New Orleans - Poor communication causes a two-week delay between soldiers.
	www.freewebs.com /itpera/index.htm (391 words)

	Re-living History: The War of 1812
		The taking of Frenchtown on the River Raisin proved to be easy for the American soldiers.
		Because of the poor state of readiness of the American troops, they suffered such vast losses, and thus the battle is also known as the River Raisin Massacre.
		General Harrison retreated up the Maumee River, but when he learned that the British did not pursue, he returned to the shore of Lake Erie and built a fort which he named Fort Meigs.
	library.thinkquest.org /22916/french.html (285 words)

	River Raisin Battlefield - HauntedHouses.com
		The Monroe area is nationally known as the site of the Battles and Massacre of the River Raisin, among the largest engagements of the War of 1812.
		River Raisin (or Frenchtown) was a settlement established by early pioneers on the north bank of the River Raisin.
		One of the biggest battles, which caused the biggest loss of American lives, happened near River Raisin settlement (Frenchtown), on ground near and around the River Raisin on January 22nd, 1813.
	www.hauntedhouses.com /states/mi/river_raisin_battlefield.cfm (861 words)

	Frenchtown.com, serving residents of and visitors to Frenchtown, in rural Hunterdon County, N.J.
		Without a doubt, The Frenchtown Inn (http://frenchtowninn.com) and Lila's at the National Hotel (http://www.frenchtownnational.com/lilas.html) may be the best known of our local establishments.
		Andy Tomko, Executive Chef and owner of "The Lower" hotel (local nickname for the Frenchtown Inn, which is closer to the river) does a great job.
		Frenchtown has one Hotel - the National, and one B and B - The Widow McCrea Bead and Breakfast - both wonderful places to stay overnight, for a weekend or longer.
	www.frenchtown.com (3365 words)

	HIS386-Review 2
		Battle of Lake Erie, 10 Sept. 1813--Oliver Hazard Perry
		Battle of the Thames, 5 October 1813--Tecumseh killed
		Study locations of most of the Early Republic and War of 1812 battles.
	www.shsu.edu /~his_sub/his386-review2.htm (310 words)

	The History of the NW and Michigan Territory
		Winchester reached Frenchtown, on the river Raisin, Jan. 19th, 1813, with a force of 1,000 men, and encamped on the right bank of the strait.
		Some of the buildings were set on fire, and their inmates forced into the flames, as they attempted to escape.
		This event is known by the Battle of Frenchtown, or "the Massacre at the river Raisin."
	www.iltrails.org /nw_michigan.html (8567 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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		LoopNet operates the largest listing service for Frenchtown commercial real estate and for other markets in the U.S. and Canada with more than $370 billion of commercial real estate for sale and 3.0 billion sq.
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	www.loopnet.com /Michigan/Frenchtown (242 words)

	War of 1812 Time Table
		Foiled at the Battle of Craney Island, the British invaders pass northward across Hampton Roads to attack and capture the small town.
		The battle is a bloody victory for British commander Peter McQueen’s force of “Red Stick” Indians.
		The battle was a counterattack by the Red Sticks from the Battle of Tallushatchee.
	www.u-s-history.com /pages/h3002.html (1614 words)

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		The reference is presumably to the battle of Frenchtown, January 22, 1813.
		Large numbers of Seminoles and Red Sticks had assembled to fight their American foes, and although they had loyally accepted British direction, they were witness to a series of reverses: the repulse at Mobile, the loss of Pensacola, and the rout at New Orleans.
		The tide of battle turned against the Confederates, and Anderson noted that "large numbers of stragglers could now be seen in all directions making their way to the rear."30 The men were ex- hausted, disorganized, and nearly out of ammunition.
	fulltext.fcla.edu /DLData/CF/FullText/fhq_60_3.txt (17441 words)

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