Monroe is home to the deadliest battle ever fought on Michigan soil — and you can visit the site for free.
Watch Tony Geftos’ video report:
The Battle of the River Raisin: Deadliest battle ever fought on Michigan soil
The Battle of the River Raisin took place in January 1813 during the War of 1812, when British regulars, Canadian militia, and warriors from tribal nations launched a surprise attack on American forces in what is now southeast Michigan.
“It was just at the time when the Americans were waking up, and you can imagine the confusion when all of a sudden, cannonballs started flying over the fence line,” Ralph Naveaux, an author and historian born and raised in Monroe, said…