The Battle of the Thames is fought on October 5, 1813 in present-day Ontario, Canada during the War of 1812. It was a decisive victory for the American forces under Major General William Henry Harrison defeating the British regulars and Native American warriors led by Major General Henry Procter and Shawnee Chief Tecumseh.
The loss was a major setback for the British, with hundreds of troops captured. The British lines, were already weakened by a lack of supplies and low morale after the naval loss at Lake Erie. Chief Tecumseh died in the battle leading to the disintegration of his Native American confederacy. The battle is also known as the Battle of Moraviantown.
