What the records say
- When
- 12 Sep 1814
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 39.20° N, 76.44° W
- Description
- battle of the War of 1812
Battle of North Point
Battle of the War of 1812
The Battle of North Point was fought on September 12, 1814, between General John Stricker's Maryland Militia and a British force led by Major-general Robert Ross. Although the Americans were driven from the field, they were able to do so in good order having inflicted significant casualties on the British, killing Ross and demoralizing the troops under his command.
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