River Raisin National Battlefield Park - Monroe, MI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 41° 54.672 W 083° 22.590
17T E 302904 N 4642648
On the morning of January 22, 1813, nearly 600 British and Canadians and about 800 Indians attacked the sleeping American soldiers along the River Raisin. Although surprised, the Americans quickly returned fire.
Waymark Code: WM11QBN
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
Views: 3

River Raisin National Battlefield Park-On the morning of January 22, 1813, nearly 600 British and Canadians and about 800 Indians attacked the sleeping American soldiers along the River Raisin. Although surprised, the Americans quickly returned fire. In just 20 minutes, the right flank, where the U.S. 17th Infantry was stationed in an open field, was routed and forced to run across the frozen waters of the River Raisin towards Ohio. Of the 400 Americans who ran, about 220 were killed and 147, including General Winchester, were captured. Meanwhile, the American left wing, which included nearly 500 militiamen, continued to fight from behind the Frenchtown picket fence. Successfully repulsing British attacks, the Americans expected the British to ask for a cease-fire when they saw them waving a white flag.
State/States the Park is located...: Michigan

Park Designation: Battlefield/Military Park

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Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: Not listed

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