The British establishment of Fort St. Joseph, built along the St. Mary’s River on St. Joseph Island was used to strategically take the American establishment of Fort Mackinac in the War of 1812. This was a significant capture for British…
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Naval Conflict on the Great Lakes The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain starting in 1812 and lasting for three years. It began with the invasion of present day Canada by the US…
Comments closedFort Drummond, a piece of British and American military history that lives on only in ruins. Located in Whitney bay on Drummond Island, the fort was the location of retreat by British soldiers after the American takeover of Fort Mackinac…
Comments closedAfter the War of 1812, the military significance of Fort Mackinac slowly declined. As it was no longer needed to defend against British forces in Canada, it was used as a troop reserve and an important fur trading post. The fort was…
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