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Gala Film: Memoirs of Jarvis Hanks: The Siege of Fort Erie
This account is written by a man who was a young American drummerboy at the siege of Fort Erie. He later wrote a memoir describing military life during the War of 1812.
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Gala Film: Background to the Battle of York
Even though it was not handled well, the American victory in the Battle of York made significant differences in future events. Read this page and the pages directly linked to it to see why this is true. Part of a War of 1812 documentary.
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Gala Film: Battle of Queenston Heights
Begin on this page, the overview, then check out each link to get a full picture of the events surrounding the Battle of Queenston Heights and the American surrender there. This is part of a documentary on the War of 1812.
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Gala Films: The Battle of Frenchtown: The River Raisin Massacre
An explanation of the Battle of Frenchtown, or River Raisin, and its consequences. Links provided to significant names. Part of a War of 1812 documentary.
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1000 Islands: Ogdensburg's Role in the War of 1812
A very detailed account of this battle, explaining the military considerations that led up to it on both the American and British sides.
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Crysler's Farm, Nov. 11, 1813: The Battle That Saved Canada
This page gives a very good description and analysis of the Battle of Crysler's Farm from the Canadian point of view.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The War of 1812
A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...
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War of 1812: Causes and Events of the War of 1812: A Timeline
This page charts American political and military events and European military events to show how they are connected. Hyperlinks to additional articles on this site.
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Gala Film: The Niagara Campaign of 1814 Battle of Lundy's Lane
The Battle at Chippawa saw a significant American victory in the War of 1812, but Lundy's Lane brought it full circle, with the British routing the Americans. Follow all the links in the sidebar of this page to get the story of the...
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Galafilms: The Fall of Fort Detroit
This site from Galafilms is one of a series of pages on General William Hull's Detroit campaign. Read all the sections to get a complete picture of how and why the Americans lost this early, crucial campaign in the War of 1812. From a...
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Gala Film: Salaberry's Letter to His Father
The leader of the Canadian (British) forces at the Battle of Chateauguay describes the battle and its outcome in a letter to his father.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Madison: Foreign Affairs
Brief overview of the events leading up to the War of 1812, of select events from the course of the war, and of the war's aftermath.
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War of 1812: Capture of Detroit 1812
A brief account of the taking of Fort Detroit by General Isaac Brock and Tecumseh when American General William Hull inaccurately assessed his situation.
Ancestry
General John Parker Boyd: Battle of Chrysler's Farm
Scroll down this page to find the section on General Boyd's role in the Battle of Chrysler's Farm.