Military operation

Raid on Fort Schlosser

1812 · 43.08° N, 79.02° W

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When
1812
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
43.08° N, 79.02° W
Description
military action during the War of 1812
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Raid on Fort Schlosser

Military action during the War of 1812

On July 5, 1813, 34 Canadian militia and 7 British regulars from the 49th Regiment of Foot crossed the Niagara River and raided Fort Schlosser. They took the American garrison of 11 by surprise and captured them along with all the arms and stores.

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