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.
Sunday, 5 October 2025
Saturday, 4 October 2025
A Dialogue in Hades by chevalier de James Johnstone
Work dealing with Johnstone's time in Canada were printed in Quebec in 1887: The Campaign of 1760 in Canada and A dialogue in Hades: a parallel of military errors, of which the French and English armies were guilty, during the campaign of 1759, in Canada.[1]
"A Dialogue in Hades" by Chevalier de James Johnstone Johnstone is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents a unique perspective on military strategies and mistakes made during the 1759 campaign in Canada, focusing particularly on the encounters between French and English forces. The dialogue features key military figures, notably General Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm, who discuss their experiences and the errors that led to their respective downfalls. The opening of the text introduces a captivating discourse between Wolfe and Montcalm in the afterlife. They reflect on their fateful encounters during the military campaign in Canada, discussing their respective strategies, the failures in communication and preparedness, and the tragic outcomes of their decisions. The two generals confront the biases of their nations regarding their legacies, as Wolfe receives posthumous accolades while Montcalm laments his unjust treatment. The dialogue method employed illustrates their contrasting viewpoints and provides readers with an insightful examination of leadership, fate, and historical interpretation in the realm of war.A Dialogue in Hades by chevalier de James Johnstone Johnstone | Project Gutenberg
Fort Ligonier
Final reminder about tomorrow's FREE program, The New American Revolution Film – One Hour Screener – Free Event! , going on tomorrow, Sunday, October 5 at 3 p.m. in our Center for History Education!
Did you know that the film crew filmed some of Fort Ligonier's own reconstructed buildings for this documentary? See if you can spot any of our fort during this sneak peek of the full documentary (we will be looking too-we have no idea where in the documentary our fort buildings might appear!)
"The American Revolution," a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16, 2025, on PBS.
Thursday, 2 October 2025
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