Siege of Fort Mackinac

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Siege of Fort Mackinac
Part of the War of 1812
View of Fort Mackinac from Round Island
Date 17 July 1812 Location Mackinac Island, Michigan Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Native Americans	United States
Commanders and leaders
Charles Roberts	Porter Hanks
Strength
About 600 regulars, fur traders, voyageurs and natives	61
Casualties and losses
None	61 surrendered

The siege of Fort of 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.