The Fall and Recapture of Detroit in the War of 1812:In Defense of William Hull (Great Lakes Books)

by: Anthony J. Yanik (Author)

Publisher: Great Lakes Books Series

Publication Date: 15 Sept. 2011

Language: English

Print Length: 232 pages

ISBN-10: 0814335985

ISBN-13: 9780814335987

Book Description

Details the first major U.S. setback in the War of 1812 and analyzes the background and aftermath of Hull's surrender.

About the Author

Review Yanik argues that Hull was the convenient scapegoat for this disaster, and there is little doubt that this was the case. Yanik makes a convincing argument on Hull's behalf. The Fall and Recapture of Detroit will be of value to those interested in ascertaining the truth in the events leading up to the the surrender of Detroit.--Gregory M. Miller "Northweste Ohio History"Yanik presents his argument forcefully and with great effect, presenting an excellent popular account of this sad moment in Michigan history.--Richard V. Barbuto "Michigan Historical Review" Book Description Details the first major U.S. setback in the War of 1812 and analyzes the background and aftermath of Hull's surrender.
About the Author
Anthony Yanik is a General Motors retiree with a background in speech writing, among other assignments. His previous book, Maxwell Motor and the Making of Chrysler Corporation (Wayne State University Press, 2009) received the Michigan Historical Society's prestigious State History Award. He is also the author of The E-M-F Company:The Story of Automotive Pioneers Baey Everitt, William Metzger, and Walter Flanders and editor of The Birth of Chrysler Corporation and Its Engineering Legacy.