Siege of Fort Detroit command of Captain James Dalyell arrived at Fort Detroit. On July 31, 1763, about 250 men attempted to make a surprise attack on Pontiac's encampment. Pontiac was ready and waiting with over 400 warriors, and defeated the British at the Battle of Bloody Run. However, the situation at the fort remained a stalemate, and Pontiac's influence among his followers began to wane. Groups of Indians began to abandon the siege, some of them making peace with the British before departing. On October 31, 1763, finally convinced that the French in Illinois would not come to his aid, Pontiac lifted the
Siege of Fort Recovery After the construction of the fort, the Indian leaders split. While Blue Jacket and Little Turtle kept their forces out of battle, the Wyandots and other members of the Confederation besieged the fort. When battle ensued, the Wyandots were defeated. As a result of the battle, the Confederation was weakened. Because the fort remained secure, Wayne's army was able to advance to northern Ohio, where they won a decisive victory against Blue Jacket at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Siege of Fort Recovery The Siege of Fort Recovery, June 30, 1794, was a battle of the Northwest Indian War, fought