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Why was Americas most embarrassing defeat Detroit?

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A British force under Major General Isaac Brock with Native American allies under Shawnee leader Tecumseh used and deception to intimidate U.S. Brigadier General William Hull into surrendering the fort and town of Detroit, Michigan, along with his dispirited army which actually outnumbered the victorious British.

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