The Patriot War was a short-lived campaign in the eastern Michigan area of the United States and the Windsor, Ontario area of Canada. A group of men of Irish descent on both sides of the border, calling themselves "Patriots," formed small militias in 1837 with the intention of seizing the Southern Ontario peninsula of Canada between the Detroit and Niagara rivers. They based groups in Michigan at Fort Gratiot (present Port Huron), Mount Clemens, Detroit, and Gibraltar. In the winter of 1837 they attempted to seize the arsenal at Fort Gratiot but were stopped by state militia. The military history of Canada comprises millennia of armed actions in the territory encompassing modern Canada, and the role of the Canadian military in conflicts and peacekeeping worldwide. ... The Military history of the United States spans a period of less than two and a half centuries. ... State nickname: The Wolverine State, The Great Lakes State Other U.S. States Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) Senators Carl Levin (D) Debbie Stabenow (D) Official language(s) English de-facto Area 96,889 mi² / 250,941 km² (11th)  - Land 56,855 mi² / 147,255 km²... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = City of Windsor, Ontario, Canadas Location. ... ... State nickname: The Wolverine State, The Great Lakes State Other U.S. States Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) Senators Carl Levin (D) Debbie Stabenow (D) Official language(s) English de-facto Area 96,889 mi² / 250,941 km² (11th)  - Land 56,855 mi² / 147,255 km²... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = City of Windsor, Ontario, Canadas Location. ... A militia is a group of citizens organized to provide paramilitary service. ... 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Southern Ontario is the portion of the Canadian province of Ontario which lies south of the French River and Algonquin Park. ... Detroit River seen from Grosse Ile Township, Michigan The Detroit River is about 51 km (32 miles) long and 1 to 4 km (0. ... The Niagara River flows to the north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. ... Port Huron is a city located in St. ... Mount Clemens also refered to as The Clem by locals, is a city located in Macomb County, Michigan. ... City nickname: The Motor City, Motown Location Location in Wayne County, Michigan Government Country State County United States   Michigan    Wayne County Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (Dem) Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 142. ... 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

In December, the Patriots crossed the Detroit River into Canada by steamboat and engaged in an unsuccessful battle at Windsor. In 1838, Michigan militia were stationed at the United States Arsenal in Dearborn, and were used to track down remaining groups of Patriots in the area. This conflict led to the reorganization of the Michigan militia because its structure was found to be insufficient to deal with such rebellions. Detroit River seen from Grosse Ile Township, Michigan The Detroit River is about 51 km (32 miles) long and 1 to 4 km (0. ... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Dearborn is a city of nearly 98,000 people located in the Metro Detroit metropolitan area and Wayne County, Michigan in the United States. ...

These events occurred contemporaneously with the Upper Canada Rebellion and the Lower Canada Rebellion further east in Canada. The Republic of Canadas flag - the two stars represent Upper and Lower Canada. ... Flag used by the Patriotes between 1832 and 1838 The Lower Canada Rebellion is the name given to the armed conflict between the rebels of Lower Canada (now Quebec) and the British colonial power of that province. ...