American defeat and losses
- When
- 5 August 1812
- Where
- Brownstown, Michigan Territory
- Part of
- Battle of Brownstown
Despite an eight-to-one overall numerical advantage, the Americans lost the skirmish with substantial losses while Tecumseh's force was nearly untouched.
Although the United States military outnumbered the forces of Tecumseh's Confederacy eight to one, the Americans lost the engagement and suffered substantial losses, while Tecumseh's forces were almost completely untouched. Elements of the old 4th Infantry were present at the battle; two active Regular Army battalions (1-5 Inf and 2-5 Inf) later perpetuate that lineage. By an act of Congress on 1 June 1813, the widows of men killed in the battle were awarded half pay for five years.
Sources
- Battle of Brownstown Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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