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Battle of Brownstone
General Hull's Army received a message explaining that Tecumseh & some of his warriors had crossed the Detroit River & were now near the village of Brownstown. 200 Ohio militia marched off to protect the supply column. Three miles north of Brownstone, Tecumseh & 24 native warriors ambushed the supply column causing the Americans to retreat. The Americans lost 18 men, and 12 wounded showing that their supply line to Ohio was not secure. General Hull became convinced that he was outnumbered. -
Battle of Fort Detroit
British and Canadian troops and Indian warriors advanced on Detroit as the guns of Amherstburg threw shells across the water. Seeing the advancing redcoats and the sound of the wild Indian war whoops caused an uneasy stir among the Americans. General Hull's own forces out numbered those of the approaching troops, but he did not know this. Feeling that the situation within the fort was hopeless, he ran up a white flag and agreed to surrender. -
Battle of Qeenston Heights
General Brock gathered British & Canadian troops & attempted to charge up the Heights against American shooting. He ordered a retreat & charged again almost immediately. Americans were in control when 80 Mohawk warriors held their ground until reinforcements from Fort Erie came. When the forces were about 1000 men each side, British General Roger Hale Sheaffe ordered an attack. The American Line was shattered. After 1/2 hour American Colonel Winfield Scott surrendered. Total of 1700 casualties. -
Capture of York (Toronto)
Isaac Chauncey & General Dearborn launched an attack on the town of York. British counter attack on shore but lose. American forces advanced. Leaving the flag flying over the fort, British set fire to a war ship and send it to blow up the stone magazine. General Sheaffe marches his men away. The ship blew up causing huge stones & wooden beams to rain down on the nearby Americans. General Dearborn then lands & takes command. They occupied the town for 5 days, burned the buildings and left. -
Capture of Fort George
Fort George was awakened by American cannon fire and shells crashing down into it. Two days later, after consistent bombardment, American ships landed. Captain Robert Runchey's Company of Coloured Men and the Glengarry Light Infantry confronted the landing ships. After a sharp engagement, British General Vincent gave the order to abandon Fort George after suffering 358 casualties in three hours. -
Battle of Stoney Creek
The Americans set up a poorly organized camp 10 km from Burlington Heights. British General John Vincent lead a night attack to the camp to stop their oncoming attack. The element of surprise was lost; the Americans moved camp higher up. The British loaded their muskets giving the Americans time to react. The battle became very disorganized. American Colonel James Burn ordered a withdrawal to Forty Mile Creek. The British lost more troops than the Americans due to the conditions of the battle. -
Battle of Craney Island
British Admiral George Cockburn and Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren planned an attack on Norfolk. 150 American sailors & marines were sent to defend the island under the command of Lieutenant Breckenbridge. 700 British forces made their way to Craney Island. The Americans held their fire unilt they were close. Approximately 70 yards from the guns one of the British boats grounded. American Crew members took possession of the British boats.The British lost 91 men, 3 boats & retreated in disorder. -
Battle of Beaver Dams
The American commander John Boyd, decides that FitzGibbon must be captured or driven out. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Boerstler leaves Fort George with a force of about 550 men & 3 cannons. FitzGibbons force at Beaver Dams had 80 British regulars & 250 native warriors.The Natives waited in the woods to ambush. Both sides placed heavy attacks. A British officer offered them a deal for surrendering. The Americans were dazed & agreed, unaware that they outnumbered the British and Native warriors. -
Battle of Moravian Town/ Thames
On 27 September, General Proctor evacuated Detroit and Amherstburg and began the long march up the Thames River. Tecumseh and one thousand warriors joined them. The rearguard failed to destroy the bridges after they had crossed them. The retreat weakened the British troops. Near Moravian town the British fired twice and surrendered but Tecumseh fought on. However he is shot while leading his warriors to fight and they all retreat into the woods. The Americans are victorious. -
Battle of Chatauguay
Charles de Salaberry created a very organized fortification & lines of troops along the Chateauguay River. Colonel Robert Purdy lead a force of about 1500 men to cut off de Salaberry's front line but was attacked. On the North shore of the river American General Hampton lead an attack. An American officer who knew some French called on the Canadians to surrender, de Salaberry shot him. Shooting continued for hours until Hampton lost hope & ordered a withdrawal. The casualties were light. -
Battle of Crysler's farm
British Colonel Morrison established headquarters in John Crysler's farmhouse. Log fences provided protection for the troops. At 8 o'clock in the morning an Indian fired on an American. British Major Charles Plenderleath led his troops against the American guns. To the right of him a troop of American Dragoons galloped down toward the British position. Captain Ellis waited to fire; then the British line shattered the American charge. The Americans were forced to retreat. 124 killed in total. -
Battle of Lundy's Lane
American General Winfield Scott's Force of 1500 attacked the 1700 British troops lead by General Drummond. Both sides fire and call in reinforcements. General Brown orders Colonel James Miller to capture the British artillery position. After some fighting they succeed. By night both sides gain reinforcement. In battle they kill their own as it is too dark and smoky to see properly. Both sides retreat back to their camps. 1736 Killed & wounded in total. Last battle fought on Canadian soil. -
Battle of Fort Mackinac
Colonel George Croghan & General William Henry Harrison attempted to retake Mackinac in a two pronged offensive. The goal was to establish American control in the Upper Great Lakes. 5 ships carrying 700 soldiers, led by Croghan, arrived off Mackinac planning to assault the fort. Colonel Robert McDouall placed his small force across a clearing at Dousman's farm. As the Americans became visible the British killed 13 & wounded 51 using muskets, rifles & 2 field guns. The Americans retreated. -
Burning of Washington
The Governor General of Canada Sir George Prevost believed that he couldn't hold out much longer. Napoleon had just been defeated so British troops were sent over. A fleet was sent into Chesapeake Bay as a diversionary attack. The lead British ships appeared in the Bay & Americans had no idea what their intentions were. The British, in the heart of Washington, beard a flag of truce & demand a surrender. The flag was shot. They went onto burn & destroy every building connected to the government. -
Battle of Cook's Mills
American General Izard, commanding a force of 8000 men, moved up to Chippawa where British General Drummond had established a defensive position. The Americans attempted to outflank the British, but Drummond responded quickly. On October 20th, at Cook's Mills, a British force of 750 men engaged 1400 Americans. The British had congrieve rockets & one cannon, these proved effective in balancing the numbers. The Americans retreated. British lost 19 men and Americans lost 67. Both claimed victory. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812, fought between the U.S. and Britain. A British and an American representative signed the document at Ghent, Belgium. The treaty stated that all conquered territory must be returned, and a plan was created and agreed upon to set a boundary between the United States and Canada.
