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title: "Battle of the Thames (War of 1812)"
year: 1813
country: "Canada"
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startDate: "1813-10-05"
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# Battle of the Thames (War of 1812)

> Decisive victory ending British-Indigenous alliance in North America; turning point in War of 1812 with significant Indigenous history implications.

## Summary

The Battle of the Thames, also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was an American victory over British forces and Tecumseh's Confederacy during the War of 1812. The battle took place on October 5, 1813, in Upper Canada near what is now Thamesville, Ontario. The British lost control of the Western District of Upper Canada as a result of the battle. Tecumseh was killed, and his confederacy collapsed.

## Sources

- [Battle of the Thames](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Thames) - Wikipedia

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