Battle

Raid on Black Rock

11 Jul 1813 · 42.93° N, 78.90° W

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11 Jul 1813
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Battle
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42.93° N, 78.90° W
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1813 battle

Raid on Black Rock

1813 British raid during the War of 1812

The Raid on Black Rock took place during the War of 1812 between the United Kingdom and the United States on 11 July 1813, near the Niagara River in western New York, United States. The British objective was to capture supplies and equipment from the U.S. military store depot at Black Rock. The raid was a success but the British force suffered substantial casualties as they returned to their landing-point.

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