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British lift the Siege of Fort Meigs

After a prolonged siege (April 28–May 9), British and Native forces under Maj. Gen. Henry Procter withdrew from Fort Meigs on May 9, ending their attempt to capture the American stronghold on the Maumee River.

British lift the Siege of Fort Meigs

The successful American defense secured the northwest frontier, preserved U.S. control of a key supply base, and bolstered the reputation of General William Henry Harrison and American resistance in the Old Northwest.

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