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

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 “Northwestern 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 Barney Everitt, William Metzger, and Walter Flanders and editor of The Birth of Chrysler Corporation and Its Engineering Legacy. Read more