"Detroit's Own" - Polar Bear Memori
The Association is dedicated to maintaining the memory of the veterans, known as "Detroit's Own" and "Polar Bears", who fought as part of the American North Russian Expeditionary Force in 1918-1919. Contains photographs, articles, honor roll, maps, ceremonies, books, and links.
American Polar Bears: The American Expeditionary
Story of Michigan soldiers stationed in Northern Russia during World War I.
Battle of Brownstown
Description of this 1812 battle along the Detroit River with links.
Battle of Detroit
Description of the 1812 campaign along the Detroit River and the surrender of Detroit.
Battle of Fort Mackinac...July 1814
Description of the American attempt to recapture Mackinac Island.
Battle of Maguaga
Description of this 1812 battle along the Detroit River.
Battle of Michilimacinac Island
Description of the 1812 capture of Mackinac Island.
Battles of the River Raisin
Contains links to a history of the 1812 battles, a list British and American casualties, photographs from the January Memorial ceremony, and exhibits from the visitor center.
Chief Pontiac's Siege of Detroit
The Detroit News' biography of the Ottawa chief chronicles his accomplishments as orator, leader, and warrior. Includes historical illustrations.
Civil War Gallery, Michigan Historical Museum
Brief coverage of the part the state played in the war.
Civil War Material in the Clarke Historical Librar
A list and brief description of material at Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University.
Fallen Timbers Battlefield
Description of this 1794 battle and its tremendous impact on Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Michigan Civil War Links
A collection of links to resources related to the state's involvement in the war.
Michigan in the Civil War 1861-1866
History and roster of every regiment and man who served in the Civil War from Michigan
Michigan Military History
State site with a series of histories of Michigan's National Guard from the early organized militia in 1708 to the present.
Military Museums & Forts in Michigan
A list with descriptions and links to the military museums and Michigan forts.
Overmyer Historicals
Publishings on Michigan and military history, and genealogy.
Polar Bear Expedition
An introduction to the Polar Bears of WWI, with some photographs, a database, and descriptions of the Bentley Libraries manuscripts.
Save Fort Wayne Homepage
A website dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan. Includes history, photographs, maps, news, calendar, and links.
The Battle of Frenchtown: The River Raisin Massacr
History of 1813 battle and massacre in Michigan with links.
The Toledo War of 1835
An interesting small article on The Toledo War of 1835, which was a most unusual war between Michigan and Ohio lasting only a few days.
William Hull's Detroit Campaign
Galafilm Multimedia's War of 1812 covers the capture of the Cuyahoga Packet, capture of Fort Mackinac, the Fall of Detroit, and the Fort Dearborn massacre, with links.