War of 1812 in Michigan - The Aftermath

From Humiliation to Resolve: How September 1812 Re-ignited the War for the Northwest Detroit had fallen, but the war was far from over. Our new 4-minute video montage traces the month after Hull’s surrender—from Brock’s victory parade inside the fort to President Madison’s decision to hand the Northwest Army to William Henry Harrison. See how anger, logistics, and politics fused into a fresh U.S. offensive that would shape the rest of the conflict. What’s inside: • Union Jacks flying over Detroit and Tecumseh’s warriors celebrating with British regulars • American prisoners tramping east as newspapers scream “Humiliation!” • Cabinet-room tension in Washington as Madison weighs Winchester vs. Harrison • Harrison’s foggy Cincinnati oath and the frantic buildup of men, muskets, and cattle across Ohio and Kentucky • Brock and Tecumseh reading U.S. papers in Amherstburg, planning their answer If you thought the fall of Detroit ended the campaign, think again. Like, share, and tell us—was Harrison the right choice, or did Madison gamble twice? #WarOf1812 #DetroitHistory #Tecumseh #WilliamHenryHarrison #GreatLakesWar