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Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought between American soldiers and Native American warriors along the banks of the river in the heart of central Indiana. Following the Treaty of Fort Wayne, a Shawnee chief named Tecumseh, organized a confederation of Native American tribes to combat the horde of pioneers flooding into native lands. -
Siege of Detroit
First Nations and British had some easy victories so they tried to capture Detroit. They had an army of 400 soldiers & 600 First Nations. Around 1000 warriors had to fight off the 2500 soldiers living in Detroit. Brock made many plans to create fear in the Americans' hearts. He had thought to have the militia in extra scarlet uniform to make them fit in with the Americans & they had also made fake battle cries to startle the Americans. When Brock did his fake attack it made Hull surrender. -
Battle of Queenston Heights, Ontario
Queenston Heights is one of the famous battles that occurred in 1812 at Niagara falls. It was a success & a disaster for the soldiers fighting invading the American army to lead attack on Canada. In October Ressler sent a group of 3,500 soldiers to go along Niagara river to fight against British soldiers. Stephan lead 200 men across the river at Queenston. They had lost one of their important leaders, Isaac Brock. -
Battle of Beaver Dams
The British prepared to meet the attack at Beaver Dams. After 3 hours of firing at shadows the Americans were ready to surrender. 5 First Nations chiefs and warriors were said to have been killed. 20-25 wounded and Americans suffered 25 dead & 50 injured + the commander, Boerstler. Fitzgibbon offered to protect the Americans from the Mohawks if they surrendered. -
Battle of York
American ships under Commodore Isaac Chauncey had come to York. On those 16 ship that arrived, were 1700 American armies. The British had a poor defense of 700 soldiers. The Americans had gotten easy control of York. Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe retreated leaving 2 militia officers to find an agreement for the terms of surrender. -
Battle of the Thames
The Battle of the Thames, also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was an American victory in the War of 1812 against Tecumseh's Confederacy and their British allies. It enabled the United States to consolidate its control over the Northwest. Tecumseh died during this battle. -
Battle of Crysler's Farm
More than 13000 American began to advance down the
St. Lawrence River towards Montreal. British soldiers, militia, and First Nations totalled to be about 900 people. The small force set up defense at Crysler’s farm blocking the Americans. On November 11, about 2000 Americans attacked the British.British poured volleys of fire into the advancing Americans. Then the Americans retreated across the border. -
Battle of Lundy's Lane
United States again attempted to invade Canada, launching an attack across the Niagara River, at the small neck between Lakes Ontario and Erie. Major General Jacob Brown camped his American forces along the river at Queenstown. The British were able to reinforce their positions. British troops under Major General Phineas Riall advanced to Lundy’s Lane with a force of light infantry and militia in order to maintain contact with the Americans. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans thwarted a British effort to gain control of a critical American port and elevated Major General Andrew Jackson to national fame. Andrew Jackson inflicted over 2,000 casualties on attacking British troops while suffering 333 in the entire campaign. The battle became a touchstone of American pride, even though the war was considered to be over
