Bombs Over Detroit-- Part 1

From the August 5, 2012, Detroit News by Bill Loomis.

Maybe it is a good thing there is not a lot of commemorating of Detroit's role in the war as it "wasn't the city's finest hour."

A combination of poor leadership, outnumbered and inexperienced troops, limited supplies, a fierce bombardment and imminent threat of an Indian attack, led to the city's surrender two hundred years ago.  All those, and one courageous British commander who was not afraid to take chances.

As a result, Detroit became the only American city to surrender to a foreign power.

William Hull was appointed Michigan Territory's first governor in 1805.  He had been a militia captain during the Revolutionary War where he was cited twice for bravery and promoted to Lt-Col. in the Regualr Army.  More to Come.  --Brock-Perry