River Raisin
River Raisin
Battles of Frenchtown
The Battle of River Raisin marked the culmination of the American campaign to take Fort Detroit and invade Canada in late 1812 and early 1813. On January 22, American forces under James Winchester faced an invading British army under Henry Procter at Frenchtown. Winchester ultimately surrendered, but after the battle, the Native American allies of the British massacred the wounded American soldiers under their care.These event horrified Americans and "Remember the Raisin" became a rallying cry among soldiers for the remainder of the conflict.
Battle Facts
Result
United Kingdom Victory
COMMANDERS
Forces Engaged
2,397
United States
1,000
United Kingdom
1,387
Total Estimated Casualties
1,256
United States
1,051
410
killed
94+
wounded
547
missing & captured
United Kingdom
205
40
killed
162
wounded
3
missing & captured
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