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The War of 1812 by Sidney Harkema, created Feb 2011
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Sea Battle: President vs.Belvidera
more info: This website has a more complete timeline of the War of 1812, but it is not interactive. -
British forces from Fort St. Joseph capture Fort Michilimackinac
This was easily accomplished because the American government had not warning the commanding officer of the fort that they were at war with the British! -
Battle of Brownstown
This was a small skirmish, but it showed the Americans that their supply lines through Ohio were not secure. -
Battle of Maguaga
This was another battle involving the supply lines through Ohio. Once again the Americans lost and were forced to retreat to Detroit. -
The Raid on Gananoque
Americans attack and capture Gananoque! -
Battle of Queenston Heights
This is one of the most definitive battles in Canadian history! -
Battle of the Mississinewa
This was a failed American campaign out of New England. They were supposed to capture towns and destroy food stores, but were repelled. -
Battle of Ogdensburg N.Y.
The British are on the offensive and attack into New York State! -
The Capture of Fort George
more info: A major victory for the Americans! It almost led to the complete capture of Upper Canada! -
Prevost leads attack on U.S.
He ensured the British dominance and naval control over Lake Ontario. -
Citations
The Official War of 1812 Bicentennial Website http://www.visit1812.com/history/
The War of 1812 Website http://www.warof1812.ca/1812events.htm
War of 1812 - 1814 http://war1812.tripod.com/ftgeo.html
