From the August 15, 2012, Carolina (NC) Journal "A Battle or a Massacre?" by John Hood.
On August 15, 1812, the garrison surrendered and left Fort Dearborn, on the shore of Lake Michigan (current-day Chicago). There were 55 soldiers, 12 militiamen, 27 women and children and 30 Miami Indian allies. They were ordered to Fort Wayne, Indiana territory and had been granted safe passage by the Potawatomi Indians.
A short distance from the fort, they were attacked by 400-500 Potawatomi Indians. The Miami Indians fled. What took place next is a matter of debate.
The Potawatomi refer to it as the Battle of Fort Dearborn, a victory in their continuing war against encroachment and treaty violations by the United States. Americans call it the Fort Dearborn Massacre. Women and children were bludgeoned to death. Some American soldiers were tortured, executed and mutilated. Captain William Wells was killed and had his heart ripped out and eaten.
I Call It a Massacre. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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