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The Iroquois in
the War of 1812
By Carl Benn
288 pages, 1998
University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 0802081452
Until now, the story of Iroquois participation in
the War of 1812 has not received detailed
examination, and there have consequently
been major gaps in our understanding of the
Iroquois, their relations with Euroamerican
society, and the course of the war itself. The
Iroquois in the War of 1812 proves that, in
fact, the Six Nations' involvement was 'too
significant to ignore.'
Benn explores this involvement by focusing on
Iroquois diplomatic, military, and cultural
history during the conflict. He looks at the
Iroquois' attempts to stay out of the war, their
entry into hostilities, their modes of warfare,
the roles they played in different campaigns,
their relationships with their allies, and the
effects that the war had on their society. He
also details the military and diplomatic
strength of the Iroquois during the conflict,
despite the serious tensions that plagued
their communities.
This account reveals how the British benefited
more than the Americans from the
contributions of their Iroquois allies, and
underscores how important the Six Nations
were to the successful defence of Canada. It
will appeal to general readers in both Canada
and the United States and will have relevance
for students and scholars of military, colonial,
and Native history. Source: Amazon.ca
About the author
Carl Benn is Curator of Military History at
Heritage Toronto and author of Historic Fort
York, 1793–1993.
the War of 1812
By Carl Benn
288 pages, 1998
University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 0802081452
Until now, the story of Iroquois participation in
the War of 1812 has not received detailed
examination, and there have consequently
been major gaps in our understanding of the
Iroquois, their relations with Euroamerican
society, and the course of the war itself. The
Iroquois in the War of 1812 proves that, in
fact, the Six Nations' involvement was 'too
significant to ignore.'
Benn explores this involvement by focusing on
Iroquois diplomatic, military, and cultural
history during the conflict. He looks at the
Iroquois' attempts to stay out of the war, their
entry into hostilities, their modes of warfare,
the roles they played in different campaigns,
their relationships with their allies, and the
effects that the war had on their society. He
also details the military and diplomatic
strength of the Iroquois during the conflict,
despite the serious tensions that plagued
their communities.
This account reveals how the British benefited
more than the Americans from the
contributions of their Iroquois allies, and
underscores how important the Six Nations
were to the successful defence of Canada. It
will appeal to general readers in both Canada
and the United States and will have relevance
for students and scholars of military, colonial,
and Native history. Source: Amazon.ca
About the author
Carl Benn is Curator of Military History at
Heritage Toronto and author of Historic Fort
York, 1793–1993.
