Battle of the Thames 1813
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 5 October 1813 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1813 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Canada | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of 1812 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 42.5625, -81.9314 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Thames , also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was an American victory over British forces and Tecumseh's Confederacy during the War of 1812. The battle took place on October 5, 1813, in Upper Canada near what is now Thamesville, Ontario. The British lost control of the Western District of Upper Canada as a result of the battle. Tecumseh was killed, and his confederacy collapsed.
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