War of 1812 in Michigan - The Invasion of Canada

On July 12 1812, Brigadier General William Hull ferried two thousand citizen-soldiers across the Detroit River and planted the Stars and Stripes on Canadian soil. What began as America’s bold opening move in the War of 1812 stalled within days—foreshadowing disaster to come. This 7-minute video montage blends period maps, modern artwork, and first-hand quotes to recreate the tense hours when hope, hesitation, and hard reality met on the banks of the Detroit.