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Engagements on Lake Ontario
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British and American forces fought several engagements on Lake Ontario for control of the lake during the War of 1812. Ultimately, only a few actions were fought, none of which had decisive results. T
Governor Simcoe pursued by American ships off Kingston, Upper Canada
Governor Simcoe pursued by American ships off Kingston, Upper Canada
On 6 November, Commodore Issac Chauncey pursued HMS Royal George to Kingston, before his squadron was beaten off by other gunboats and British shore b
On 6 November, Commodore Issac Chauncey pursued HMS Royal George to Kingston, before his squadron was beaten off by other gunboats and British shore batteries.
HMS Isaac Brock under construction at York. The British began building two corvettes in an effort to counterbalance the American shipbuilding effort.
HMS Isaac Brock under construction at York. The British began building two corvettes in an effort to counterbalance the American shipbuilding effort.
The American naval squadron off the shoreline of York, Upper Canada during the Battle of York, on 27 April. The naval squadron proved effective suppor
The American naval squadron off the shoreline of York, Upper Canada during the Battle of York, on 27 April. The naval squadron proved effective supporting troops landing by boat.
War of 1812
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The War of 1812 was a conflict initiated by the United States against the United Kingdom and its allies fought mainly in North America and at sea during the wider Napoleonic Wars. The United States de
Engagements on Lake Ontario
…British and American forces fought several engagements on Lake Ontario for control of the lake during the War of 1812. Ultimately, only a few actions were fought, none of which had decisive results. The contest essentially became a naval building race, sometimes referred…
Clockwise from top: Damage to the United States Capitol after the burning of Washington Mortally wounded Isaac Brock spurs on the York Volunteers at t
Clockwise from top: Damage to the United States Capitol after the burning of Washington Mortally wounded Isaac Brock spurs on the York Volunteers at the Battle of Queenston Heights USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere The death of Tecumseh in 1813 Andrew Jackson defeats the British assault on New Orleans in 1815
Depiction of a British private soldier (left) and officer (right) of the period
Depiction of a British private soldier (left) and officer (right) of the period
American surrender of Detroit, August 1812
American surrender of Detroit, August 1812
Oliver Hazard Perry's message to William Henry Harrison after the Battle of Lake Erie began thus: "We have met the enemy and they are ours".
Oliver Hazard Perry's message to William Henry Harrison after the Battle of Lake Erie began thus: "We have met the enemy and they are ours".