American forces take Fort George on May…

May 1813 CE

American forces take Fort George on May 27, 1813, after a two-day bombardment by cannon from Fort Niagara and the American Fleet, followed by a fierce battle.

Most of the buildings are destroyed.

Brigadier General John Vincent orders the troops to evacuate the fort to minimize the number of casualties

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Niagara on the Lake > Newark Ontario Canada View →

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