On October 5, 1813, William Henry Harrison defeats the British and Tecumseh in the Battle of the Thames.

On this day in history, October 5, 1813, William Henry Harrison routs Brits, Tecumseh in Battle of the Thames

On October 5, 1813, during the War of 1812, American forces led by Major General William Henry Harrison decisively defeated British and Native American forces, including Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, in the Battle of the Thames. This battle took place near Moraviantown, Ontario, and resulted in the death of Tecumseh and the dissolution of his confederacy. The U.S. victory helped consolidate American control over the Northwest Territory and significantly weakened British and Native American alliances in the region.