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British forces bombard Detroit
Fearing a massacre and believing he was largely outnumbered, General Hull, despite the defensive position of Fort Detroit, ordered the surrender of the fort and the town to the British.
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Battle of Beaver Dams
The American forces planned to rush the outpost but they were warned by a native and were ready for the attack and eventually won the battle.
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Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of Lake Erie was a major U.S. naval victory during the War of 1812. Oliver Hazard Perry led the U.S. fleet to defeat the British squadron, securing American control of Lake Erie and the Michigan Territory. This victory was a large turning point in the War of 1812.
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Capture of Fort Niagara
Fort Niagara was a strategic location at the mouth of the Niagara River. British forces captured the fort as part of a larger push against American forces in the region. This capture was a significant British victory, especially after the American burning of Niagara (formerly Newark) a few days earlier.
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Battle of Chippawa
The Battle of Chippawa saw the American army, under Major-General Jacob Brown, defeat a British and Canadian force led by Major-General Phineas Riall in Upper Canada. The battle resulted in a tactical victory for the Americans, but they faced setbacks later in the campaign.
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Battle of Lundy’s Lane
The Battle of Lundy's Lane was an important battle near present-day Niagara Falls. It involved a US army under General Jacob Brown and a British force under General Gordon Drummond. While the battle was tactically inconclusive, the heavy American casualties effectively ended their campaign to invade Canada.
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Battle of Bladensburg
The Battle of Bladensburg was a significant defeat for American forces. The British forces, led by Major General Robert Ross, routed the American militia, clearing the path for them to march into Washington, D.C., and burn down many public buildings, including the White House and the Capitol.
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Bombardment of Fort McHenry
Despite the heavy bombardment, the fort's defenders, commanded by Major George Armistead, successfully defended the city of Baltimore and prevented the British from entering the harbor. This victory inspired Francis Scott Key to write the now U.S. national anthem.
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Battle of Pensacola
The Battle of Pensacola, a two-day fight from November 7-9, 1814. American forces, led by General Andrew Jackson, defeated British and Spanish forces controlling Pensacola in Spanish Florida
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The Battle of New Orleans
While the war had ended with the Treaty of Ghent the month before, news hadn't reached New Orleans in time to prevent the battle. Despite being significantly outnumbered and outgunned, General Andrew Jackson's forces repelled a British assault on the city, inflicting heavy casualties and cementing Jackson's reputation as a national hero.
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