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BATTLE OF RASIN RIVER

The Battle of Rasin River was a decisive defeat of the Americans by a combined British and Indian force during the War of 1812. General James Winchester with about 1000 Kentuckians, under orders of General Harrison, erected fortifications at the rapids of the Maumee. After this was done he sent ahead two-thirds of his men to drive the British from Frenchtown and, on the success of this movement, himself followed with the rest of his forces. Here he was attacked by General Proctor with 1500 British and Indians on January the 22nd, 1813. Taken by surprise the Americans, after a brief defence and the loss of over 190 men to almost no British loss, routed and fled to the woods. A surrender was effected with full assurance of safety and over 700 prisoners taken. The captives were hurried to Maiden, leaving the sick and wounded Americans behind. These were at once massacred by the Indians, save a few who were taken to Detroit for ransom.
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