DETROIT MICHIGAN AND WINDSOR ONTARIO AT WAR?

Hard to imagine today, but yes it's true. Ever hear of the War of 1812?

http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMDVEN_Capture_of_Detroit_Windsor_ON

And, here's a great history book about the Detroit River region during the War of 1812. It covers the peoples, politics, and culture, as well as historical events.

A Wampum Denied: Procter's War of 1812 by Sandy Antal.

http://books.google.com/books/about/A_Wampum_Denied.html?id=2xOQ7RrIPaUC

I've added it to my reading list at Goodreads.
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5774053.Vivian_LeMay