The Battle of the Thames /ˈtɛmz/, also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was an American victory over British forces and Tecumseh's Confederacy during the War of 1812. The battle took place on October 5, 1813, in Upper Canada near what is now Thamesville, Ontario. The British lost control of the Western District of Upper Canada as a result of the battle. Tecumseh was killed, and his confederacy collapsed.
American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.
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I was honoured to take part in the 200th anniversary re-enactment of that battle in 2013. It was an excellent event.
ReplyDeleteHere's a brief video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--3K0TcpHPE