Niagara 1814: The Final Invasion (campaign)
by Jon Latimer /
2009 / English / PDF
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The War of 1812 (or the American War as it is known in Britain) has
the strange distinction of being a war largely forgotten by both of
its main participants. Despite being overshadowed by the Napoleonic
Wars raging in Europe, the War of 1812 saw Americans, British,
Canadians, and Native Americans wage an increasing brutal conflict
all along the border.
The War of 1812 (or the American War as it is known in Britain) has
the strange distinction of being a war largely forgotten by both of
its main participants. Despite being overshadowed by the Napoleonic
Wars raging in Europe, the War of 1812 saw Americans, British,
Canadians, and Native Americans wage an increasing brutal conflict
all along the border.
By 1814, with war coming to a close in Europe, the Americans
decided to launch one last, major land offensive in an attempt to
seize Canada. Although previous attempts had most often ended in
disaster, the American army of 1814 contained several highly
trained units under competent leadership including the legendary
Winfield Scott. This final Niagara campaign saw a number of pitched
battles including Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, and Cook's Mill, where
the American Bluecoats matched the British shot for shot. However,
due to poor planning at the highest levels of American office, the
campaign was ultimately a failure and the result ensured the
survival of Canada as an independent state.
By 1814, with war coming to a close in Europe, the Americans
decided to launch one last, major land offensive in an attempt to
seize Canada. Although previous attempts had most often ended in
disaster, the American army of 1814 contained several highly
trained units under competent leadership including the legendary
Winfield Scott. This final Niagara campaign saw a number of pitched
battles including Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, and Cook's Mill, where
the American Bluecoats matched the British shot for shot. However,
due to poor planning at the highest levels of American office, the
campaign was ultimately a failure and the result ensured the
survival of Canada as an independent state.
A critically-acclaimed researcher on the War of 1812, author John
Latimer presents a new look at an oft-forgotten yet crucially
important campaign in the history of North America.
A critically-acclaimed researcher on the War of 1812, author John
Latimer presents a new look at an oft-forgotten yet crucially
important campaign in the history of North America.
