William Hull

1753–1825

Brigadier general and governor of Michigan Territory

Hull led the first American invasion from Detroit, withdrew, and surrendered the fort and his army to a smaller British, Canadian, and Indigenous force.

Why this record matters

His collapse exposes the gap between American assumptions of easy conquest and the realities of command, supply, morale, and Indigenous military power.

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Sources for this dossier

1812: One War, Four PerspectivesCanadian War Museum · digital exhibition
American, British, Canadian, and Indigenous interpretations shown side by side.
War of 1812 research helpLibrary and Archives Canada · archive guide
British, colonial, militia, and Indigenous-related records.