Battle of Maguaga
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The Battle of Maguaga (also known as the Battle of Monguagon) was a small battle that British troops, Canadian militia and Tecumseh's natives won against a larger force of American troops near the Wyandot village of Maguaga in what is now the city of Trenton, Michigan.
After the clearcut British victory at the Battle of Frenchtown, General William Hull decided to attack the British in Michigan. Once the battle was under way his troops accidentally shot the Indians on their right flank. This small battle was not progressing much but the Americans gained access to some of the supplies and destroyed them but were temporarily repulsed.
The British and their allies were facing heavy fire from the enemy's superior numbers and withdrew. The Americans also withdrew, with larger casualties, when William Hull was ordered to recall his army back to Detroit.
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