Where was the largest battle fought on michigan soil fought? who won the battle?

The Battle of Frenchtown (Battle of the River Raisin in Monroe Michigan) was the largest battle fought on Michigan soil. This battle was a major defeat for the Americans and was one of the bloodiest engagements during the War of 1812. The massacre of some wounded solders the following day shocked and enraged Americans throughout the Old Northwest Territory. This incident soon became know as “The River Raisin Massacre” and the rallying cry was “Remember the Raisin”.

The largest battle fought on Michigan soil was the Battle of Frenchtown (also referred to as the Battle of River Raisin). It was the Kentucky and Tennessee sharpshooters that won the battle.