Siege of Fort Mackinac

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Capture of Fort Mackinac
Part of the War of 1812

View of Fort Mackinac from Round Island
Date17 July 1812
Location
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Result British-Indigenous victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom
Native Americans		 United States
Commanders and leaders
Charles Roberts Porter Hanks 
Strength
About 600 61
Casualties and losses
None All surrendered

The Capture of Fort Mackinac was one of the first engagements of the War of 1812. A British and Native American force captured the island soon after the outbreak of war between Britain and the United States. Encouraged by the easy British victory, more Native Americans rallied to their support. Their cooperation was an important factor in several British victories during the remainder of the war.

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