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This interesting narrative background deftly illustrates the War of 1812 as it performed out in the Old Northwest - Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and bordering parts of Canada. In the stirrings of issue in the region beginning as soon as the 1760s, through the Challenge of Tippecanoe, and to Michigan Territory's role as a focal point in prewar preparation, the book examines the lead-up to the warfare before delving into key fights in your community. In this particular accessible content material, Gilpin explores key results, dates, and wartime innovations, shedding appreciable light on the strategic and logistical issues elevated by the region's unique geography, culture, economy, and political nature. Battles covered include the Surrender of Detroit, the Siege of Fort Meigs, and the fights of River Raisin, Lake Erie, the Thames, and Mackinac Island.