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Capture of Fort Niagara

Name: Capture of Fort Niagara
Start: 1813-12-19
Location: Fort Niagara

When: 19 December 1813
Where: Fort Niagara
Part of: British forces capture Fort Niagara during the War of 1812

British forces captured Fort Niagara on 19 December 1813 in retaliation for the burning of Newark, despite prior defense deterioration.

The capture occurred on the night of 19 December 1813. It was a retaliatory measure following the American burning of Newark on 10 December. Although outer defenses had been damaged by artillery in 1812 and 1813, this damage did not prevent the British success. The event is recorded as a distinct action within the War of 1812.

Sources

Capture of Fort Niagara Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
Fort Niagara Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05

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