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English: “Bombardment of Fort Detroit, 1812” by Peter Rindisbacher |
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| Author | Peter Rindisbacher (12 April 1806 – 13 August 1834) was a Swiss artist. |
“Bombardment of Fort Detroit, 1812” by Peter Rindisbacher The surprise capitulation of Fort Detroit in August, 1812 was preceded by a naval bombardment from the Detroit River. The brig HMS General Hunter and HMS Queen Charlotte sent volleys into the Fort and walled town of Detroit; damage was minimal, but the cannon fire had a powerful psychological effect nevertheless.
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