The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought in Indiana in 1811, in which US forces led by William Henry Harrison defeated Tecumseh’s confederation of Native American tribes. It was a significant victory for the US and helped pave the way for Harrison’s later presidency.

After losing Fort Detroit and the Great Lakes Region to an alliance of British forces and Native American tribes, future president William Henry Harrison led a ruthless offensive against half-starved soldiers and leading to the death of Tecumseh.