Battle of the River Raisin
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Description: The River Raisin Battle (aka Battle of Frenchtown) near present day Monroe, Michigan was a major defeat for the Americans and was one of the bloodiest engagements during the War of 1812.
The Battle of Frenchtown (Battle of the River Raisin in Monroe Michigan) was the largest battle fought on Michigan soil. This battle was a major defeat for the Americans and was one of the bloodiest engagements during the War of 1812. The massacre of some wounded solders the following day shocked and enraged Americans throughout the Old Northwest Territory. This incident soon became know as “The River Raisin Massacre” and the rallying cry was “Remember the Raisin”.
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| Page title: | The Battle of Frenchtown |
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| Description: | The massacre of some wounded solders the following day shocked and enraged Americans throughout the Old Northwest Territory. This incident soon became know as “The River Raisin Massacre” and the rallying cry was “Remember the Raisin”. |
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