War of 1812 Timeline

Hull's Proclamation

Jul 12, 1812

William Hull made a proclamation of the horrors that anyone who stood against his army would face. However, this proclamation did not follow through; Hull surrendered to British General Issac Brock.
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Battle of Queenston Heights

Oct 12, 1812

This was one of the first major battles of the war. It was a victory for the British, but the British General Isaac Brock was killed.
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Battle of Frenchtown

Jan 18, 1813

This battle was fought on Michigan soil and was a major defeat for the Americans.
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Laura Secord

Jun 23, 1813

Laura Secord was a british heroine who heard conversations about a surprise attack on the British. She was able to make it past American forces and warn the British of the impending attack.
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Battle of Lake Erie

Sep 10, 1813

The Battle of Lake Erie secured American control of the lake and forced the British to abandon Fort Maiden.
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Battle of the Thames

Oct 5, 1813

British troops abandoned Detroit and crossed into Canada with their indian allies led by Tecumseh. There, they were met with many US troops. The Americans were victorious in this battle, and Tecumseh was killed.
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Battle of Chateauguay

Oct 25, 1813

American troops were attempting to invade lower Canada and capture Montreal. There, they were met by Colonel Charles de Salaberry and his troops. Though the Canadians were outnumbered, they triumphed over the Americans, leading to a strong feeling of Canadian nationalism.
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Battle of Chippewa

Jul 5, 1814

This battle took place on the Niagra front and was a victory for the US. The US was able to seize Fort Erie.
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Battle at Lundy's Lane

Jul 25, 1814

This was an indecisive battle that took place in Canada. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the war.
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Battle of Plattsburgh

Sep 11, 1814

This battle took place on Lake Champlain and forced the British to surrender.
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Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

This treaty officlaly ended the War of 1812. Britain and the US returned to the state that they were in before the war. Neither side lost territory.
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Battle of New Orleans

Jan 8, 1815

This battle actually took place after the war had ended! The troops at the battle were unaware that the war had ended and engaged in one of the most major battles of the war.
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