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Battles

There are many battles that have taken place throughout the great lakes.  These include those of what we consider wars, such as the War of 1812, but also labor strikes in which the military has been called out.  Here is what we are writing about lately.

  • The Importance of the Battle of Lake Erie VictoryKollin Long
    On September 10, 1813, the fairly new and undisciplined American navy, under command of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, defeated Great Britain in the Battle of Lake Erie. This victory was ...
  • US Militia at the Battle of Wisconsin HeightsKyle Gulan
    On July 21, 1832 the Battle of Wisconsin Heights was fought between the United States Militia and the Sauk Indians. This conflict was the turning point in the short lived ...
  • Battle of Lake Erie – Robert Heriot BarclayBrian Shane
    Many people often forget the losing commanding officer in a war or battle. Sometimes it is at the fault of the commanding officer for the outcome of the battle, and ...
  • Battle of Bad AxeJosef Simek
    The Battle of Bad Axe was the culmination of the Black Hawk War.  The Black Hawk war was a military conflict between the Sauk, Meskwaki (Fox), and the United States ...
  • The River Raisin MassacreCarrie Shuler
    January 22, 1813 – the Battle of Frenchtown had just ended and American troops surrendered to the British.  More than three hundred souls perished on the battlefield; those who remained ...
  • Americans in the Battle of Mackinac IslandBen Vesel
    The Battle of Mackinac Island was a battle that took place during the War of 1812 between the British and the Americans.  The battle overall was insignificant due to the ...
  • Copper Strike 1913-14Greg Thelen
    During the Houghton County copper strike in 1913 the National Guard was called into action in the early stages to maintain peace.  Their tenure in the area was marked by ...
  • Massacre at Fort Dearborn, ChicagoMichael Foetisch
    Fort Dearborn sits on Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive by the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago. It was near the site of the Fort Dearborn Massacre on August 15, ...
  • Dunlap’s StationJustin King
    Overview Dunlap’s Station, also known as Fort Colerain, was an installation on the east bank of the Miami River which was established in early 1790. It is northwest of present day ...
  • Pontiac’s Rebellion at Fort MichilimackinacZack Skeels
    Fort Michilimackinac is located at the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The Fort is easily seen from either side of the Mackinac Bridge, connecting Michigan’s Lower and Upper Peninsulas. ...
  • British Aspect of the Battles of Mackinac Island, …Macabe Brand
    On two occasions the American and British forces battled on Mackinac Island for control of the Straits of Mackinac during the War of 1812. Following the two land skirmishes, the ...
  • John Bradley at the Battle of Iwo JimaAndrew Fox
    One of the most iconic military photographs is the raising of the United States flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima.  John Bradley, from Antigo, Wisconsin, is one of the ...
  • General Winchester: 1813Grace CareyGeneral Winchester: 1813
    General James Winchester was one of the leaders during the Battle of the River Raisin during the War of 1812. He led his men from Kentucky to Michigan during the ...