Isaac Brock

Major-General Sir Isaac Brock KB (October 6, 1769 –  October 13, 1812) is a British Army officer and colonial administrator from Guernsey.

Brock is assigned to Lower Canada in 1802.

Despite facing desertions and near-mutinies, he commands his regiment in Upper Canada (present-day Ontario) successfully for many years.

He is promoted to major general, and becomes responsible for defending Upper Canada against the United States.

While many in Canada and Britain believe war can be averted, Brock begins to ready the army and militia for what is to come.

When the War of 1812 breaks out, the populace is prepared, and quick victories at Fort Mackinac and Detroit defeat American invasion efforts.

Brock's actions, particularly his success at Detroit, earn him a knighthood, membership in the Order of the Bath, accolades and the sobriquet "The Hero of Upper Canada".

His name is often linked with that of the native leader Tecumseh, although the two men collaborated in person only for a few days.

Brock dies at the Battle of Queenston Heights, which the British win.

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