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Capture of Fort Erie
- When
- 3 July 1814
- Where
- Fort Erie
American forces under Major General Jacob Brown crossed the Niagara River and captured Fort Erie on 3 July 1814.
The capture initiated the Niagara campaign. Brown's forces landed nearby and seized the fort, which had been reoccupied by the British in December 1813. This action marked the beginning of Brown's aggressive offensive in Upper Canada.
Sources
- Siege of Fort Erie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Old Fort Erie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
- Jacob Brown (general) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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