William Hull left the service in 1784 and practiced law in Massachusetts. Back in the service, he had a hard time relating to the people of Detroit who were primarily French, Indian and British. He especially distrusted and really feared the Indians.
At the time he took over the territory, it had 4,700 whites and 65,000 Indians. The Indians had a leader named Tecumseh. Just his name struck great fear among the settlers. Plus, Fort Detroit had but 94 soldiers in its garrison.
All these things led up to Detroit's surrender.
The invasion of Canada by the Americans was to take place on three fronts: Lake Champlain, Niagara Peninsula and Detroit.
And, Hull was chosen as the overall leader.
Bad Choice. --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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