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Battle of Maguaga

Battle of Maguaga
ConflictWar of 1812
DateAugust 9, 1812
PlaceMaguaga, Michigan
ResultIndecisive
Combatants
Britain United States
Commanders
Adam Muir William Hull
Strength
75 British
70 natives
60 Canadian militia
600
Casualties
1 dead, 23 wounded 18 dead, 63 wounded

The Battle of Maguaga was a small battle fought between British troops, Canadian militia and Tecumseh's natives against a larger force of American troops in Maguaga, Michigan.

After the clearcut British victory at the Battle of Frenchtown General Hull decided to attack the British in Michigan. Once the battle was under way his troops accidentally shot the Indians on their right flank. This small battle was not progressing much but the Americans gained access to some of the supplies and destroyed them but were temporarily repulsed.

The British and their allies were facing heavy fire from the enemy's superior numbers and withdrew. The Americans also withdrew, with larger casualties, when William Hull was ordered to return his army back to Detroit.

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