The Native warriors, under Tecumseh, were in a marsh to the right of the road. They fought fiercely, but after Tecumseh's death, they also withdrew from the battle.
Map of the Battle of the Thames
| By Oct. 4, General Procter knew the Americans were close behind the retreating British troops. He chose to fight at a spot just before Moraviantown on the Thames River. The British troops were tired, many of them were sick, and the men had not eaten properly for the last two days. The battle took place around 4 p.m. on Oct. 5. When the American cavalry charged them, the British lines broke and the British troops ran.
The Native warriors, under Tecumseh, were in a marsh to the right of the road. They fought fiercely, but after Tecumseh's death, they also withdrew from the battle. |
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The Americans captured a large number of prisoners. General Procter managed to escape and rallied the remainder of the army at Ancaster. The Americans
destroyed Moraviantown, then returned to Detroit for the winter. |
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The Battle of the Thames |
See more: Richardson's account of the death of Tecumseh.
See more: Procter on the Battle of the Thames.
See more: The end of Moraviantown.
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