Niagara Theatre Of War: The War Of 1812

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The War of 1812 was a conflict between the Americans and Britain with battles that ranged from Canada to Washington and to the south. Three theaters of war from 1812 include the Southern Theatre of War, the Chesapeake Theatre of War, and the Niagara Theatre of War. These series of battles were bloody, both sides suffering heavy amounts of casualties. These battles were important because they influenced the outcome of the war.

The Niagara Theatre of War, also known as the Battle of Lundy’s Lane, was fought on July 25, 1814 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. A British force under the General Phineas Riall had moved to Lundy’s Lane. He was later reinforced by troops under General Gordon Drummond. The US troops, under General Winfield Scott, advanced and attacked the British troops. The battle had the heaviest losses for both parties in the war. The battle continued until midnight when the exhausted US troops withdrew to Fort Erie. The British, who were also exhausted, did not pursue them. This battle was one of the most important battles in the war because the Americans were stopped from advancing into Upper Canada. …show more content…
The British blockaded ports, attacked coastal communities, and seized supplies. They even disrupted trade, harming the US’s economy. The US tried to attack but the navy’s limited resources made it difficult to keep the British out of the bay. Then in 1814 the British made their way from the Chesapeake and into Washington. They then burned Washington and even set the White House on fire. This attack was revenge for when the Americans burned York during their invasion of
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