Niagara campaign

The Niagara campaign was the final campaign to invade Canada during the War of 1812.

Related Topics:
Canada - War of 1812

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The American forces were commanded by General Jacob Brown and General Winfield Scott.

Related Topics:
General Jacob Brown - General Winfield Scott

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The U.S. forces began the campaign with the Capture of Fort Erie on the Niagara peninsula.

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Next they decisively defeated the British at the Battle of Chippewa.

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At the Battle of Lundy's Lane both sides claimed victory, but because the U.S. forces had suffered so many casualties they pulled back to Fort Erie.

Related Topics:
Battle of Lundy's Lane - Fort Erie

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Following their return to the fort, the British under Gordon Drummond attempted to capture the fort and the Siege of Fort Erie followed.

Related Topics:
Gordon Drummond - Siege of Fort Erie

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The Americans were able to hold out and the British eventually lifted the siege after suffering severe losses. After a small engagement at the battle of Cook's Mill American fores now commanded by General George Izard abandoned Fort Erie and returned to the U.S. side.

Related Topics:
Battle of Cook's Mill - George Izard - Fort Erie

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