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The War of 1812 Timeline

  • The war has been declared.

    The war has been declared.
    As the war has been declared, the British are preparing to invade Canada.
  • Upper Canada has been invaded

    Upper Canada has been invaded
    American General Hull and his army of 2000 thousand men invade Sandwich.
  • The Battle of Detroit

    The Battle of Detroit
    The British attack Detroit.
  • The Battle of Queenston Heights

    The Battle of Queenston Heights
    This was the first major battle in the war of 1812. It resulted as the British had won the battle. As for the Americans, General Issac Brock was killed in the war.
  • Upper Canada Defended

    Upper Canada Defended
    The Americans had retreated from Eastern Canada.
  • The Battle of Frenchtown

    The Battle of Frenchtown
    The British had won the crushing battle against the Americans. Detrot had been captured by the British.
  • The Battle of York

    The Battle of York
    The Battle of York was one of the first American victories in the war of 1812, In the battle, York (Toronto) was captured by the Americans.
  • The Battle of Fort George

    The Battle of Fort George
    The Americans had defeated the British in Fort George, Upper Canada. This was clearly a victory for the Americans.
  • The Battle of Stoney Creek

    The Battle of Stoney Creek
    The British had made a night attack at the American camp site. Two Senior officers had been killed . Due to the strength of the British, the battle was a victory for the British.
  • The Battle of the Thames

    The Battle of the Thames
    The battle had took place in Upper Canada. The war resulted in death for the Shawnee Chief, Tecumseh. This leaded to an American victory.
  • The Capture of Fort Niagara

    The Capture of Fort Niagara
    The Capture of Fort Niagara was a victory for the British while the Americans couldn't defeat the British.
  • The Capture of Fort Erie

    The Capture of Fort Erie
    The U.S army had captured Fort Erie again. They used the fort as a base for the army. At the end of July the U.S army withdrew to the British.
  • The Battle of Chippawa

    The Battle of Chippawa
    The Americans had invaded Upper Canada along the Niagara River. The battle turned out to be a victory for the Americans.
  • The Battle of Lundy's Lane

    The Battle of Lundy's Lane
    This battle was one of the deadliest battles that was fought. Even though neither side had won, the British held their grounds against the Americans which made the Americans leave their campaign on the Niagara Front.
  • The Treaty of Ghent is signed

    The Treaty of Ghent is signed
    The Treaty of Ghent is signed for ending the war.