War of 1812
The War of 1812 was fought 1812-1815 between the United States and Great Britain. Sparked by issues of trade, maritime rights, and territorial expansionism, the war saw the two nations battle at sea, along the Canadian border, and on the frontier. Effectively a stalemate, the war ended with the Treaty of Ghent which dictated a return to status quo ante bellum.
War of 1812: Battle of Queenston Heights
The Battle of Queenston Heights was fought October 13, 1812, and was an early engagement of the War of 1812. Crossing at Queenston Heights, American forces sought to invade Canada. The resulting battle saw the disorganized Americans beaten by a smaller British force and those on Queenston Heights forced to surrender.
The Battle of Queenston Heights was fought October 13, 1812, and was an early engagement of the War of 1812. Crossing at Queenston Heights, American forces sought to invade Canada. The resulting battle saw the disorganized Americans beaten by a smaller British force and those on Queenston Heights forced to surrender.
War of 1812: Battle of Fort Harrison
The Battle of Fort Harrison took place between September 4 and 15, 1812, and was an early American victory in the War of 1812. Fort Harrison was attacked by Native Americans on September 4. This assault was repulsed by a small garrison led by Capt. Zachary Taylor. After a brief siege, Fort Harrison was relieved on September 12.
The Battle of Fort Harrison took place between September 4 and 15, 1812, and was an early American victory in the War of 1812. Fort Harrison was attacked by Native Americans on September 4. This assault was repulsed by a small garrison led by Capt. Zachary Taylor. After a brief siege, Fort Harrison was relieved on September 12.
War of 1812: Battle of Beaver Dams
The Battle of Beaver Dams was fought June 24, 1813, during the War of 1812. Advancing from Fort George, an American detachement was ambushed by British and Indian forces en route to attack Beaver Dams. Surrounded, they were compelled to surrender.
The Battle of Beaver Dams was fought June 24, 1813, during the War of 1812. Advancing from Fort George, an American detachement was ambushed by British and Indian forces en route to attack Beaver Dams. Surrounded, they were compelled to surrender.
War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa
The Battle of Chippawa occurred on July 5, 1814, during the War of 1812. Advancing into Canada, American forces led by Major General Jacob Brown encountered British troops near Chippawa Creek. In the resulting fight, the Americans, led by Brigadier General Winfield Scott, forced the British from the field.
The Battle of Chippawa occurred on July 5, 1814, during the War of 1812. Advancing into Canada, American forces led by Major General Jacob Brown encountered British troops near Chippawa Creek. In the resulting fight, the Americans, led by Brigadier General Winfield Scott, forced the British from the field.
War of 1812: Battle of North Point
Part of the larger Battle of Baltimore, the Battle of North Point was fought on September 12, 1814. Meeting British troops outside of Baltimore, American troops held off the enemy for two hours, killing their leader, before falling back to the city's defenses.
Part of the larger Battle of Baltimore, the Battle of North Point was fought on September 12, 1814. Meeting British troops outside of Baltimore, American troops held off the enemy for two hours, killing their leader, before falling back to the city's defenses.
War of 1812: Battle of Fort McHenry
The Battle of Fort McHenry was fought September 13/14, 1814, during the British attack on Baltimore. While British troops were checked at North Point on September 12, VAdm. Alexander Cochrane's fleet attacked Fort McHenry with the goal of taking the city. Enduring a 25-hour bombardment, Fort McHenry held and the British were forced to withdraw.
The Battle of Fort McHenry was fought September 13/14, 1814, during the British attack on Baltimore. While British troops were checked at North Point on September 12, VAdm. Alexander Cochrane's fleet attacked Fort McHenry with the goal of taking the city. Enduring a 25-hour bombardment, Fort McHenry held and the British were forced to withdraw.
War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was fought between December 23, 1814 and January 8, 1815. Unaware that peace had been concluded at Ghent, British forces moved forward to capture New Orleans. In several battles around the city, American troops, under Major General Andrew Jackson succeeded in defending the city.
The Battle of New Orleans was fought between December 23, 1814 and January 8, 1815. Unaware that peace had been concluded at Ghent, British forces moved forward to capture New Orleans. In several battles around the city, American troops, under Major General Andrew Jackson succeeded in defending the city.