Historical Events tagged with "American Army"
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Military & Warfare
American Army Occupies Windsor, Ontario
July 12th, 1812 212 years ago
In July 1812, the American Army of the Northwest occupied Windsor, Ontario, amid the War of 1812. The occupation was part of a broader military strategy aimed at controlling the Great Lakes and disrupting British supply lines. The forces, led by General William Hull, crossed from Detroit and seized the strategic settlement. The occupation lasted only briefly, as Hull faced immediate challenges and pressure from British and Indigenous forces, leading to a tactical withdrawal.
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