How the Horrors of River Raisin Became a Rallying Call-- Part 6: Things Go Bad on the Eastern Flank of Americans

Well, that line of "soldiers" that the British saw in the early morning hours proved to be that PUNCHEON FENCE thing.  And the Kentuckians, who were behind it delivered a withering fire on them from relative protection.

Meanwhile, the British artillery was overshooting the mark.  The British suffered many casualties in this part of the battlefield.

Matters, however, were different on the eastern part of the battlefield.  The Canadian militia men quickly adjusted the aim  of their artillery and wreaked havoc on the exposed position of the U.S. 17th Infantry.  

As cannon fire tore through the encampment and shattered breastworks, the Regulars also had to contend with militiamen and Wyandot fighters who had taken possession of some nearby buidings from which they could fire at will into the American encampment.

The Americans struggled to hold their ground, but eventually faltered when mounted warriors came around their right flank.

--Brock-Perry