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Battle of Frenchman's Creek
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The Battle of Frenchman's Creek took place during the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States in the early hours of November 28, 1812, in the Crown Colony of Upper Canada, near the Niagara River. The operation was conceived as a raid to prepare the ground for a larger American invasion. The Americans succeeded in crossing the Niagara and landing at both of their points of attack. They achieved one of their two objectives before withdrawing but the invasion was subsequently called off, rendering useless what had been accomplished. The engagement was named, "the Battle of Frenchman's Creek" by the Canadians, after the location of some of the severest fighting. To contemporary Americans, it was known as, "the Affair opposite Black Rock".
Memorial at Frenchman's Creek, National Historic Site of Canada
Memorial at Frenchman's Creek, National Historic Site of Canada
Lieutenant General George Prevost, the Governor General of the Canadas, forbade any offensive action on the Niagara frontier, leaving British forces n
Lieutenant General George Prevost, the Governor General of the Canadas, forbade any offensive action on the Niagara frontier, leaving British forces no alternative but wait for an American attack.
Depiction of a British private and officer of the period.
Depiction of a British private and officer of the period.
When news of the Americans' success arrived in Buffalo, Col William Winder was dispatched to evacuate the American forces at Frenchman's Creek.
When news of the Americans' success arrived in Buffalo, Col William Winder was dispatched to evacuate the American forces at Frenchman's Creek.
Battle of Queenston Heights
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The Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the War of 1812. Resulting in a British victory, it took place on 13 October 1812 near Queenston, Upper Canada.
Death of General Brock at the Battle of Queenston Heights, John David Kelly
Death of General Brock at the Battle of Queenston Heights, John David Kelly
Major General Isaac Brock led a force made up of British regulars, Canadian militiamen, and Mohawk warriors during the Battle of Queenston Heights.
Major General Isaac Brock led a force made up of British regulars, Canadian militiamen, and Mohawk warriors during the Battle of Queenston Heights.
Attempts to perform a prisoner exchange were made on 12 October by Major Thomas Evans. Intelligence gathered from the attempted exchange led Evans to
Attempts to perform a prisoner exchange were made on 12 October by Major Thomas Evans. Intelligence gathered from the attempted exchange led Evans to deduce an American attack was imminent.
Depiction of Vrooman's Point. A mile north of Queenston, the British positioned a twenty-four-pounder artillery piece used to harass American troops a
Depiction of Vrooman's Point. A mile north of Queenston, the British positioned a twenty-four-pounder artillery piece used to harass American troops attempting to embark across the Niagara River during the battle.