Brock’s Capture of Detroit

August 15, 1812. Sir Isaac Brock, after gathering his troops in Amherstburg and developing a plan to attack Detroit, issues a letter to Hull, demanding the surrender of Fort Detroit. If the Americans do not surrender, Brock threatens Hull with destruction at the hands of Tecumseh’s native warriors.
When Hull refuses to surrender, Brock initiates a systematic attack from across the river with cannons firing relentlessly onto Detroit.
On August 16, in the predawn, Tecumseh moves his warriors in across the river while Brock and his men land about a mile from Detroit and march towards the town.
Hull is afraid, especially for the safety of his family within the fort. He and his over 2000 men surrender to Tecumseh and Brock.