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Battle of Chippawa

When
July 5, 1814
Where
Niagara River
Part of
Battle of Chippawa: Brown defeats Riall

American Major General Jacob Brown defeated British forces under Phineas Riall on July 5, 1814, along the Niagara River.

Riall crossed the Chippawa River to attack American outposts. His tactics failed against Scott's regulars. Marksmanship decided the outcome, with American fire superior. The battle demonstrated American regulars could hold their own against British regulars.

Sources

  1. Battle of Chippawa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
  2. Phineas Riall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24

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