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The War Starts
On this day president James Madison signed the decleration of war against britain. -
The First Battle
The capture of Mackinac was the first major battle of the War of 1812. The fight was won without firing a single shot since the seige was a suprise. -
USS Essex defeats the HMS Alert
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The Capture of Detroit
Shortly after William Hull, commander of Detroit, marched into Canada and threatened the area Sir Isaac Brock British commander gathered up militiamen and American Indians to storm Detroit. When Hull saw the large group of enemies approching he surrendered Michigan. -
USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerrier
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Battle of Queenston
After getting to the Canadian border most of the US forces would not cross it. When 200 did they were defeated on the bridge. But a new leader brought some militia men nto the mountains and killed Brock. -
USS Unite States defeats the HMS Macedonia
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USS Contstitution defeats the HMS Java
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Battle of Raisin River
After setting up camp in Frenchtown a large group of Brits an Indians came and massacred the 700 Americans. Only 15 to 20 Americans escaped. -
USS Hornet defeats the HMS Peacock
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Seige of Fort Meigs
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York captured by the US
US forces led by General Pike invaded the canadian town of York. There were light casualties on both sides. -
Dudleys Massacre
When Kentuckians uner the command of William Dudley came to defen the fort they were massacred. The total casualties for Dudley's 866-strong detachment consisted of 80 killed, 100 wounded prisoners, 530 unwounded prisoners and 6 missing. -
Americans capture Ft George
American forces set seige to Ft George while another detachment went to capture it. Seeing the incoming troops the Brits withdraw leaving an American victory. -
HMS Shannon defeats the USS Chesapeake
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Ft Stephenson defended
When British troops advanced to capture Ft Stephenson the Kentucky sharpshooters shot and killed over 100 Brits. 1 American died. -
Ft Mims Massacre
The Creek Indian tribe attacked Ft Mims and killed more than 500 American men, women, and children. -
USS Enterprise defeats the HMS Boxer
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Battle of Lake Erie
An American fleet under Commodore Oliver Perry met a British fleet and attacked them. The Americans won the battle. -
Jackson attacks the Creeks
Andrew Jackson leads men into the heart of the Creeks killng warriors and taking prisoners. -
Battle of Thames
The British soldiers took positions and made two thin lines each on opposites sides of a swamp. Harrison led a calvary charge through the lines and ttack them form both sides. -
Battle of Chrysler's Farm
Americn forces under Brigadier General Boyd met a small group of British and Canadian soldiers. The Brits won the battle. -
Ft Niagra captured
In response to the burning of Newark the British forces attack and captured Fort Niagra. They later captured Buffalo. -
Battle of Chippawa
3,500 soldiers under the command of Jacob Brown, Winfeild Scott, and Peter Porter invaded Chippawa and won. -
Burning of the White House
When the British forces pushed into Washington they burned down the White House. -
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Assault on Lake Champlain
10,000 British troops went to capture Plattsburg on Lake Champlain. The assualt ended in an American victory. -
Battle of Baltimore
American forces defeated the British as they tried to capture Baltimore and Fort Mchenry. The Star Spanged Banner was written during this battle. -
USS Wasp captures the HMS Bacchus, HMS Three Brothers, and the HMS Atlanta
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Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was the treaty that ended the war an resolved it as a stalemate. -
Battle of New Orleans
Even though the treaty had been signed the British troops attempted one more attack on New Orleans. The battle resulted i an American victory.
