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Hull's Proclamation
Brigadier General William Hull calls for invasion of Canada assuming Canada would side with American forces. They did not - Hull marches troops across border, shortly retreats back and surrenders four days later. http://theclementslibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/today-in-history-hulls-proclamation.html -
Siege of Detroit
Anglo-American engagement of the War of 1812. Shawnee leader Techumseh sends his British force to the town of Detroit, Michigan. Hull's army (America) surrenders. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
Victory by the British and Canadian forces. However, after the battle US and British authorities decided to do a ceasefire, the ceasefire allowed both sides to regroup and extended the hostilities even further. http://www.eighteentwelve.ca/?q=eng/Topic/15 -
Battle of Raisin River
General Winchester sends Kentucky troops to drive the British from Frencetown. The American troops surrender to British Colonel Henry A. Proctor. http://kynghistory.ky.gov/kyng+in+art/paintings/river+raisin.htm -
Laura Secord
Walked 20 miles out of American territory to warn British forces of an American attack. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Secord -
Battle of Lake Erie
Fought off the coast of Ohio on Lake Erie. Nine ships from the United States Navy defeated and captured six ships of the British Navy. This eventually allowed the US to recover Detroit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lake_Erie -
Battle of the Thames
United States victory against Great Britain. U.S. Navy gained control of Lake Erier and got their supplies, Major General Henry Procter of Britain was forced to retreat north where American infantry and cavalry drove and outnumbered the British. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Thames -
Battle of Chateaugay
A British force of regulars, volunteers, and militia from Canada and Mohawk warriors repell an American force while attempting to invade Lower Canada. Caused the Americans to abandon the Saint Lawrence Campaign. -
The Battle of Chippawa
Victory for the United States during an invasion of Upper Canada along the Niagara River. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chippawa -
Battle at Lundy's Lane
One of the deadliest and bloodiest battles of the war. American army launches attack across the Niagara River. Major General Jacob Brown captures position. http://www.eighteentwelve.ca/?q=eng/Topic/56 -
Battle of Lake Champlain
American fleet of 4 ships plus 10 rowing galleys forces the British to engage the American army head on. -
Treaty of Ghent
The US and United Kingdom signs a treaty to end the war. The treaty also makes our relationship better and no country lost their territory.