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Fort Destroyed

When
5 November 1814
Where
Fort Erie
Part of
American capture of Fort Erie

American forces destroyed Fort Erie and withdrew to Buffalo on 5 November 1814 as winter approached.

Following the failed British siege, American commanders decided to abandon the fort. On 5 November 1814, with winter approaching, the Americans destroyed the fort and withdrew to Buffalo; the fort was evacuated and blown up in November 1814.

Sources

  1. Old Fort Erie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  2. Capture of Fort Erie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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