Jordan R. The War of 1812 Timeline

  • The Battle of Tippecanoe Creek

    The Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
    General William Henry Harrison defeated the Indians at the Battle of Tippecanoe Creek. To destroy the growing power of the Indian Confederacy before the War of 1812.
  • The FIrst Invasion of Canada.

    The FIrst Invasion of Canada.
    General William Hull invaded Canada on July 12, 1812 from Detroit, with an army mainly composed of militiamen.
  • The Second Invasion of Canada

    The Second Invasion of Canada
    General William Henry Harrison was the new general of the American Army of the Northwest. A part of his army was defeated along the River Raisin. 60 prisoners were given to the Native American who executed the prisoners. This Battle is called"The River Raisin Massacre".
  • The Third Invasion of Canada

    The Third Invasion of Canada
    The Americans Attacked and Burned York(present Toronto).
  • Battle of Lake Erie

    Battle of Lake Erie
    This battle paved the way for General Harrison to launch another invasion of Canada, which culminated in the U.S. victory at the Battle of the Thames on October 5, 1813, in which Tecumseh was killed. Tecumseh's death effectively ended the Native American alliance with the British.
  • The Battle of Waterloo

    The Battle of Waterloo
    The Battle of Waterloo was fought 13 kilometers away from Brussels. This battle was between France and Great Britain. France was defeated.
  • British attack Washington D.C. and burn the Capitol and White House.

    British attack Washington D.C. and burn the Capitol and White House.
    British forces set the White House, the Capitol, and much of Washington D.C., ablaze during the war of 1812.
  • The Battle of Baltimore

    The Battle of Baltimore
    On September 12, 1812; Americans observed in terror as the British fleet approached Baltimore at North Point near the mouth of the Patapsco River. About 4,500 British troops landed and began their 11-mile march to Baltimore. As the troops marched, the British warships moved up the Patapsco River toward Fort McHenry.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans
    On January 8, 1815, Major General Sir Edward Pakenham planned a four-prong attack on New Orleans.