From the July 13th Canada.com.
In 1812, the Baby House in Windsor, Canada, across from Detroit, had a clear view of the Detroit River and, at the same time, could be easily seen by American forces across the river. British General Isaac Brock was successful in convincing the Americans he had more troops than he actually had by marching them back and forth in front of the house.
Today, it is Windsor's Community Museum at 254 Pitt Street West.
The event from 200 years ago will be commemorated this coming Thursday, July 19th from 2 to 4 PM.
Sneaky British Subterfuge. --Borck-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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