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British military post at the town of Amherstburg on the
Detroit River where it meets Lake Erie. It protected the
naval base and shipyard at the town. It served as Brock’s
base when he captured Detroit in 1812. The following year
it was captured by American forces and remained under
occupation until after the signing of the peace treaty
in 1814. The site has been restored and is open to visitors,
web site: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/malden/index_e.asp
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