The Battle of Frenchtown also known as the River Raisin Massacre was a severe defeat for the Americans during the War of 1812, in an attempt to retake Detroit early in 1813. The War of 1812 was a conflict fought in North America between the United States and Great Britain. ... January 2 is the 2nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Frenchtown may be one of the following places in the United States: Frenchtown, Montana Frenchtown-Rumbly, Maryland Frenchtown Charter Township, Michigan Frenchtown, New Jersey See also: Germantown This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... State nickname: Wolverine State or Great Lakes State Other U.S. States Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Governor Jennifer Granholm Official languages English Area 250,941 km² (11th)  - Land 147,255 km²  - Water 103,687 km² (41. ... For other meanings, see Shawnee (disambiguation). ... This 1848 drawing of Tecumseh was based on a sketch done from life in 1808. ... The Battle of Detroit also known as the Battle of Fort Detroit was a humiliating loss for the Americans early in the War of 1812. ... The Siege of Fort Meigs took place during the War of 1812 in western Ohio. ... The War of 1812 was a conflict fought in North America between the United States and Great Britain. ... This article refers to the largest city of Michigan. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

After General William Hull had surrendered Detroit in 1812, General William Henry Harrison had been given command of the Army of the Northwest, winning the position over the unpopular General James Winchester. Winchester was instead made second-in-command to Harrison. Harrison's first plan of action was to retake Detroit and split his army into two columns, personally leading one column and placing Winchester in command of the other column. Colonel Henry Proctor had assumed command of British troops around Detroit after its surrender. Proctor gathered all the British troops in the area together along with about 500 First Nations Indians under the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh. Portrait of William Hull William Hull (June 24, 1753–November 29, 1825) was an American soldier and politician. ... This article refers to the largest city of Michigan. ... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about U.S. President William Henry Harrison. ... For other meanings, see Shawnee (disambiguation). ... This 1848 drawing of Tecumseh was based on a sketch done from life in 1808. ...

Winchester had received orders to stay within supporting distance of Harrison's column. Instead Winchester moved far ahead of Harrison to Frenchtown along the River Raisin and on January 18 he routed a small Canadian and Indian force there and captured the town. On January 22 the main British/Indian force arrived at Frenchtown. Winchester's headquarters were far away from the main American lines and was no where near his troops when the British attacked. The British/Indian attack surprised the American camp but they took their positions quickly and returned fire. However, when the right flank gave way the main line began to retreat, even though the left flank anchored in a fort still held. Winchester, attempting to join the front lines, was captured enroute by Chief Roundhead. The American retreat quickly became a rout and only 33 of the 400 engaged escaped the battlefield. Frenchtown may be one of the following places in the United States: Frenchtown, Montana Frenchtown-Rumbly, Maryland Frenchtown Charter Township, Michigan Frenchtown, New Jersey See also: Germantown This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Boats on the River Raisin just downstream from Monroe, Michigan The River Raisin, is a river in southeastern Michigan that flows through glacial sediments into Lake Erie. ... January 18 is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

Proctor feared that Harrison's force might close in on him and made a hasty withdrawal to Brownstown on January 23. Proctor did not have enough sleighs to carry the wounded American prisoners and left them behind under the guard of the First Nations Indians along the River Raisin. The Indians then proceeded to execute 60 American prisoners (mostly Kentucky Militia) and ransom off the few unharmed prisoners in Detroit. This action became known as the River Raisin Massacre. January 23 is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

The defeat at the Battle of Frenchtown ended Harrison's campaign against Detroit. He instead assumed a defensive position in Ohio and built Fort Meigs. The phrase "Remember the River Raisin" became a rallying cry for Kentucky militiamen. This article refers to the largest city of Michigan. ... State nickname: The Buckeye State Other U.S. States Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Governor Bob Taft Official languages None Area 116,096 km² (34th)  - Land 106,154 km²  - Water 10,044 km² (8. ... Fort Meigs was a fortification along the Maumee River in Ohio during the War of 1812. ...