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Battle of the Thames

When: October 5, 1813
Where: Upper Canada near Thamesville
Part of: William Henry Harrison defeats the British and Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of the Thames

American forces defeated British and Native troops near Thamesville, Ontario, resulting in the death of Tecumseh.

On October 5, 1813, American troops led by Richard Mentor Johnson engaged British and Native forces near what is now Thamesville, Ontario. William Henry Harrison led the American infantry and cavalry to victory. Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief who had allied with the British, was killed during the battle, marking the end of his confederacy's active resistance.

Sources

Battle of the Thames Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
William Henry Harrison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
Tecumseh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19

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