Battle of Chippawa - July 5, 1814 |
British Reinforcements are ComingAs the Napoleonic Wars ended in Europe, American officials knew that great numbers of British reinforcements would soon be arriving in North America. American forces, which were eager to secure Canada before their arrival, conitnued their advance into upper Canada by advancing down the Niagara River. Reall's Mistake is Costly for the BritishBritish General Phineas Reall planned to launch a surprise attack against the advancing Americans under the command of Winfield Scott and Jacob Brown. Reall believed the advancing soldiers were simply "militia" rather than the well-trained "regulars." By the time Reall realized his mistake it was tool late. The American "regulars" overwhelmed the British resistance by organizing into a "u-shaped" formation, enabling them to deliver devastating volleys from multiple directions into the British advance. The British hastily retreated after suffering over 500 casualties.
British Reinforcements are ComingAfter the Napoleonic Wars ended in Europe, American leaders knew more British troops would soon arrive in North America. Hoping to take Canada before that happened, American forces moved down the Niagara River into Upper Canada. Reall's Mistake is Costly for the BritishBritish General Phineas Reall tried to surprise the advancing Americans, thinking they were just poorly trained militia. But they were actually well-trained regular troops under Generals Winfield Scott and Jacob Brown. The Americans used a "U-shaped" formation to fire on the British from several sides. The British suffered over 500 casualties and quickly retreated. |
